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The Finance Minister has stated that President John Mahama has taken measures to address concerns about the quality and funding of the Free Secondary Education program.
Presenting the 2025 Budget Statement in Parliament today, March 11, 2025, Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson announced the removal of the cap on the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) to close the funding gap.
This adjustment will provide an additional GH¢4.1 billion, increasing the total budget for the program to GH¢7.6 billion.
Beyond sustaining free secondary education, the increased funding will also support students with disabilities at the tertiary level.
To ensure long-term sustainability, the government plans to amend the Capping and Realignment Act and the GETFund Act to secure a stable funding source.
Additionally, the government has absorbed the debt service from the Daakye Fund, easing the financial burden on the initiative.
