We’ll review Free SHS policy and improve TVET – John Mahama promises

Former President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated the NDC’s resolve to review the Free SHS policy if elected into office in 2025. He said the policy has numerous challenges that must be addressed.

Mr. Mahama made the comments while addressing representatives of Teacher Unions at national office of the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) in Accra.

The NDC flagbearer stated that the party plans “to review and improve the implementation of the Free SHS policy, resolve its associated challenges, and mainstream TVET and STEM in all secondary schools.

“These are just a few highlights from the productive dialogue we had,” he stated, adding, “I look forward to further collaboration with teacher unions and other stakeholders to develop effective policies for the education sector.”

“Together, we can build a better and more inclusive education system for our children and the future of our nation. Thank you to all the teacher unions who participated and shared their valuable insights,” Mahama said.

Also, the NDC leader said his party will work to encourage reading by supplying textbooks to students as was previously done. He also added that the timely disbursement of capitation grants and removing the collateralization of GETFund are priorities for the party.

“To encourage reading at the basic level, we plan to build more libraries and resume providing reading and textbooks for all basic schools.

“Timely disbursement of the capitation grant to education directorates and schools will be a priority, as well as removing the capping and collateralization of the GETFUND and resuming the free sanitary pad distribution policy.”