President Nana Addo Danquah Akufo-Addo, has responded to critics of the free Senior High School programme who have claimed that the programme is not sustainable.
While speaking at the 60th anniversary celebration of the Kumasi Academy on Saturday, Akufo-Addo assured his government will do everything possible to sustain the programme.
“I know, and I am sure I am not the only one who has heard, the people who are mounting political platforms, speaking on television and radio, and putting up posts on social media, hoping and praying for this policy to collapse.”
“We know those who have a record for scrapping pro-poor policies – nursing and teacher trainees will bear testimony. I wish to assure them that Free SHS will be sustained, that Free SHS is here to stay. The overwhelming majority of Ghanaians support the choice that I have made in implementing Free SHS,” he added.
SHS challenges will be addressed
On the teething challenges confronting the programme, the President acknowledged that such issues confront any new and bold initiative, adding that his “government has ordered thousands of mono-desks and bunk beds, as well as furniture for dining halls, staff rooms, computer labs and markers for classrooms.”
In commemoration of the Kumasi Academy’s 60th Anniversary, the President announced that, through the Ministry of Education, there will be construction of a vocational centre, and the completion of the school’s Library and ICT Centre.
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By: Godwin A. Allotey & Loretta Timah/citifmonline.com/Ghana
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