The Ministry of Education has refuted media reports suggesting the cancellation of Teachers and Nurses’ Trainee allowances.
The Ministry in a statement released on Friday, categorically stated that these reports are false and should not be given any credence.
Public Relations Officer of the Ministry, Kwasi Kwarteng, clarified that there are no current plans or intentions to discontinue these allowances.
The Ministry of Education says it acknowledges the significance of the trainee allowances and firmly denies any statements attributed to the sector minister, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, regarding the termination of these allowances.
“The statement attributed to the Minister for Education, Hon. Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum regarding the cancellation of allowances for teachers and nursing students is categorically false and unfounded. The Ministry of Education denies any such claims or intentions to terminate these allowances.
“We understand the importance of supporting and prioritizing the training of teachers, and the government remains committed to providing necessary financial assistance in these areas.”
The Ministry has therefore urged the public to rely on accurate and verified information from official sources such as the Ministry of Education, government press releases, and trusted news outlets for updates on matters concerning education and healthcare.