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Spencer Wan Blog of Thursday, 30 January 2025

Source: Eric Afatsao

Former Education Minister Reveals Startling News: 3.5 Million Free SHS Recipients by 2024

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According to Kwasi Kwarteng, the previous spokesperson for the Ministry of Education, the precise number of people who will benefit from the Free Senior High School (SHS) program is predicted to soar to 3.5 million by 2024. This discovery has spurred national conversations and debates, with many people raising concerns about the viability and ramifications of such a large enrollment growth.


In order to give all Ghanaian students access to high-quality education at the senior high school level, the government of Ghana implemented the Free SHS policy in 2017. Both praise and criticism have been leveled at the policy since its beginning. While proponents have praised its attempts to increase access to education, detractors have raised questions about the program's viability and the caliber of education it offers.

The latest declaration by Kwasi Kwarteng illuminates the extent of the Free SHS program's influence on the field of education. With enrollment expected to soar to 3.5 million pupils in a few of years, the government must deal with the difficult challenge of providing sufficient facilities, resources, and assistance for all recipients.

While the ambition to increase access to education is commendable, questions arise about the readiness of schools to accommodate such a large influx of students, and the ability of the education system to maintain standards and quality of instruction amidst such rapid growth.

As stakeholders and policymakers grapple with the implications of this revelation, it is essential to consider the long-term sustainability and effectiveness of the Free SHS policy. Ensuring that all students, regardless of background or circumstance, have the opportunity to receive a quality education remains a paramount goal, but achieving this goal requires careful planning, investment, and collaboration from all sectors of society.

Kwasi Kwarteng's disclosure serves as a timely reminder of the challenges and opportunities facing Ghana's education system, and ignites a conversation on how best to address the needs of an ever-growing student population in the years ahead.

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