According to Ghana News Agency:erm political cycles to sustain its free education policy during the committee’s visit to Mawuli School and OLA Senior High School in Ho. He pointed out that with the rapid population growth and infrastructure challenges, no government would be able to effectively deliver free education in the next five to ten years without a long-term strategy.
The committee’s tour, which started at Kimbu Senior High School in Accra and covered parts of the Greater Accra, Volta, and Eastern Regions, revealed significant issues such as insufficient furniture, overcrowded dormitories, inadequate classrooms, and limited teaching and learning resources. Mr. Kumah noted that even government-provided tablets lack the necessary educational materials, leaving first-year students without essential reference tools and teachers without adequate resources.
While praising the free education policy, Mr. Kumah warned that it cannot be sustained without substantial investment in infrastructure and support systems. He stressed the importance of budget allocation towards infrastructure expansion rather than solely on student sustenance, cautioning that neglecting this could lead to a crisis.
He called on education sector stakeholders to engage in a national dialogue to address these issues, posing critical questions about resource allocation and educational models to ease financial burdens and expand access. He warned that continuing on the current path could make it unsustainable for any country, regardless of wealth.
Meanwhile, school management at Mawuli School and OLA Senior High School requested the committee’s help in completing stalled infrastructure projects, such as dormitories and classroom blocks, to meet their pressing needs.