President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says he is open to a national conversation on the government’s Free SHS programme.
He said that such a discussion ought to cover funding, accessibility, and sustainability.
Education industry stakeholders have demanded more extensive consultation on the Free SHS policy, which many claim is riddled with difficulties.
Speaking at a meeting with the National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS) leadership at Jubilee House, the President remarked that although the policy has been criticised by a number of individuals, it is here to stay.
“One of the things people are calling for is a review of free SHS. I think we should have a broader conversation about the incidence of education on our national development, and therefore also on our budgetary and public sector contributions to national education.”
The Free SHS policy is being questioned because of issues with food and, to some extent, infrastructure issues.
Some schools have thought about closing because of these problems since they have trouble feeding their children.
Due to finance and supply issues, high schools have battled with a food deficit.
