A student of Bosomtwe Girls Senior High School, Adutwumwaa Fokuo, has extended her appreciation to President Nana Akufo-Addo for his educational initiatives.
She said this when she was asked to do the vote of thanks at the launch of “1 student, 1 tablet” initiative held at the International Conference Centre on March 25 2024 by Akufo-Addo through the Education Ministry
Fokuo highlighted the significant impact of programs like free Senior High School education on both teachers and students.
“Sir, we would like to say thank you for giving us free Senior High School education. Daddy we will like to say thank you for giving us more classrooms, furniture, uniforms and textbooks. Grand Daddy we say thank you for providing our teachers with computer laptops and converting our schools to smart schools. Daddy, father of the land, we say thank you for providing us with tablets which has enhanced our educational purposes,”
The Free Senior High School (SHS) program was initiated by the Akufo administration in Ghana in September 2017, aiming to offer free and accessible education at the secondary level.
While considered a significant milestone in Ghana’s education sector, the program has encountered implementation challenges, as reported by some beneficiaries.
Nevertheless, the Free Education Policy reflects a clear commitment to expanding educational opportunities and fostering socio-economic development in Ghana.