The Ghana Education Service (GES) has lauded the unprecedented investment in the education sector under the 2025 national budget, describing it as the “most significant in five decades.”
The Service has commended the sector Minister, Haruna Iddrisu, and President John Dramani Mahama, for their commitment to restoring quality education, particularly at the foundation and basic levels.
Speaking after the President’s media engagement on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, the Head of Public Relations at GES, Daniel Fenyi, expressed deep appreciation for the renewed focus on education.
“This is the highest level of commitment we’ve seen in over 50 years,” Mr. Fenyi said. “Basic education alone received GHC 9.1 billion in the 2025 budget, which is a clear statement that foundational learning is being taken seriously again.”
According to Fenyi, foundational learning remains the most critical phase of education and has long been underfunded.
“It is fulfilling for us at GES to witness genuine government interest in early years’ education. As the implementing agency, we are committed to ensuring that every Ghanaian child receives the best start in life.”
Largest textbook allocation in Ghana’s history
In a major boost to teaching and learning, GHC 564 million—including GHC 415 million from GETFund—has been allocated for the procurement of textbooks aligned with the new curriculum.
“This is the largest single investment in textbooks in our country’s history,” Mr. Fenyi noted. “This will significantly improve the availability of teaching and learning materials across schools and enhance classroom engagement.”
Free sanitary pads for school girls
Addressing the challenges faced by girls in school, especially during menstruation, the government has also launched a nationwide distribution of free sanitary pads.
“Keeping girls in school is not a privilege—it’s a necessity,” said Mr. Fenyi. “No girl should miss school because of menstrual-related challenges. This intervention is timely, impactful, and essential.”
The initiative has already begun in several districts, including Ada West, Gushegu, Ga East, Ejura, Ga West, and Ledzokuku, with nationwide distribution underway.
Strengthening Free SHS with record budget
The widely discussed Free SHS programme also received its highest-ever allocation, with GHC 3.5 billion budgeted under GETFund for 2025.
“This investment will improve feeding and related services, and more importantly, help phase out the double-track system,” said Mr. Fenyi. “The goal is not just to maintain Free SHS but to improve it.”
Improved school feeding
There have also been notable improvements in school feeding across second-cycle institutions, thanks to recent reforms.
“Feedback from students, teachers, and parents indicates a more efficient feeding system,” Mr. Fenyi stated. “We are continuously engaging stakeholders to ensure the quality of both feeding and teaching improves.”
A sector in motion
While the 2025 Education Budget was passed just five months ago, GES says early indications show meaningful progress.
“These developments prove that education remains at the heart of national transformation,” said Mr. Fenyi. “We remain committed to driving this agenda and making education in Ghana better for all.”
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