The Deputy Minister for Education, Dr. Clement Abas Apaak, has paid an unannounced visit to selected Senior High Schools (SHSs) in the Volta Region to monitor the ongoing admission and registration processes for first-year students.
The surprise visit, carried out on behalf of the Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, is part of the Ministry’s nationwide oversight of the 2025/2026 academic year placement exercise. The Minister himself visited Presbyterian Boys’ Senior High School (PRESEC), Legon, earlier in the week.
Dr. Apaak’s first stop was OLA Girls’ Senior High School in Ho, where he expressed concern about the pace of the registration process and the long queues forming at the school.
“I am here today to check around and see how the processes are unfolding. What I am seeing here gives me reasonable concern,” the Deputy Minister told journalists.
He explained that his tour is aimed at ensuring a smooth and efficient enrollment process across all public second-cycle institutions, especially after first-year students officially began reporting on October 18, 2025.
“Based on my conversation with the Headmistress, we are going to evaluate the process to ensure that it is timely and efficient,” he said. “I have asked that they provide additional computers and increase the number of personnel there to about five.”
To address bottlenecks, Dr. Apaak recommended that schools stagger the registration process by allowing students to complete some stages offsite before returning to finalize their admission.
“This way, we can ease the congestion and ensure that students and parents do not spend hours unnecessarily waiting in line,” he noted.
Dr. Apaak also assured parents and guardians that the Ministry is aware of logistical challenges in some schools and is working with the Ghana Education Service (GES) to provide timely interventions.
He continued his monitoring tour at Taviefe Senior High School, where he interacted with newly admitted students and their families, listening to their concerns and experiences.
“The Ministry is committed to ensuring that no child is left behind due to avoidable delays or inefficiencies in the admission process,” he emphasized.
The Deputy Minister’s visit forms part of the government’s broader strategy to promote transparency, efficiency, and accountability in the free SHS placement system.
His tour follows a similar one conducted by Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu, who visited PRESEC, Legon, and pledged infrastructure support to enhance teaching and learning conditions at the prestigious school.
“We will continue to provide the needed resources to make our schools safe, efficient, and conducive for academic excellence,” Dr. Apaak added before departing.
The Ministry is expected to continue similar monitoring exercises across other regions in the coming days.
