The Headmaster of Mawuli Senior High School, Benjamin Yawo Dei, has appealed to the Parliamentary Select Committee on Education to address the power supply challenges affecting the school due to the installation of prepaid electricity meters.
Speaking during the Committee’s oversight tour of educational institutions in the Volta Region, Mr. Dei explained that the use of prepaid meters on campus has placed a significant financial burden on the school and frequently disrupts academic activities, especially evening study periods.
Additionally, he urged the Committee to intervene by advocating for the reinstatement of post-paid meters, which he believes would provide a more stable and sustainable power supply to support effective teaching and learning.
As part of its regional tour, the Committee also visited OLA Senior High School and the Evangelical Presbyterian College to assess the conditions and challenges facing schools and universities in the region.
Chairman of the Committee and Member of Parliament for Akatsi North, Peter Nortsu-Kotoe, acknowledged the widespread lack of furniture across schools, describing it as a national issue.
“This issue cuts across almost every institution we have visited. Nonetheless, government is taking steps to address it within the year,” he stated.
Touching on broader educational reforms, Nortsu-Kotoe revealed that the government is preparing to phase out the controversial double-track system, which was introduced to manage student enrollment pressures under the Free SHS policy.
Also, as part of matters relating to private higher education, the Chairman disclosed that an amendment will soon be proposed to make the Presidential Charter optional for private universities. This move is aimed at aligning Ghana’s educational policies with international standards and increasing autonomy for private institutions.
