Professor Stephen Adei, the former Rector of the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), has expressed his enthusiastic support for the free Senior High School (Free SHS) program.
Drawing from his own experience as a beneficiary of free education during the Nkrumah era, he believes that every Ghanaian should have the opportunity to access education up to the high school level without being hindered by financial constraints.
Speaking with media on Wednesday, August 23, Prof. Adei emphasized his endorsement of the Free SHS initiative.
“I am an avid supporter of free SHS. Every child in Ghana must have access to education up to the high school level and not be constrained because their parents cannot affairs,” he stated.
He added “The Free SHS will be one of the greatest legacies of His Excellency the President. There is no rational Ghanaian who will want to scrap the policy of free SHS.”
He went on to express his conviction that the Free SHS program will stand as one of the most significant legacies of the President. In his view, it is irrational for any Ghanaian to advocate for the discontinuation of the policy.
Professor Adei highlighted the value of the policy and called for its continuous improvement to ensure that no child is left behind. He also noted that those advocating for a reevaluation of the policy should not be perceived as adversaries of the government.
Additionally, he underscored the importance of establishing quality community schools to support the success of the Free SHS program.
In summary, Prof. Adei’s stance on the Free SHS program is that of strong support, believing that it’s a vital initiative that should be enhanced and expanded to benefit all Ghanaian children.