The Ministry of Education has allocated an additional $117.1 million from the Ghana Accountability for learning outcomes (GALOP) and its second additional funding (AF2) project initiative to scale up targeted interventions in basic schools across the country.
The funding is expected to support a range of education-enhancing programmes, including teacher training, school grants, and performance-based incentives aimed at improving learning outcomes.
This was made known during the First meeting of the project oversight committee for the Ghana Accountability for learning outcomes project (GALOP) on Tuesday, July 15.
In a speech delivered on behalf of the Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, who chairs the Project Oversight Committee, he emphasised the importance of deploying and monitoring every intervention effectively.
“GALOP AF2 provides an additional 117.1 million dollars to scale up targeted interventions in basic schools. We must ensure that every intervention from teacher training and school grants to performance-based incentives is effectively deployed and monitored.
Haruna Iddrisu
“As a committee, our effectiveness would be measured by the clarity of our direction, the quality of our oversight, and the responsiveness of our system to on-the-ground realities,” he stated.
The project has been funded by the World Bank, the Global Partnership for Education, among others. The meeting saw in attendance development partners, heads of implementing agencies, and members of the project oversight committee, which included the World Bank.
The Ministry also underscored the critical role of oversight and responsiveness in the implementation process. “Our effectiveness will be measured by the clarity of our direction, the quality of our oversight, and the responsiveness of our system to on-the-ground realities,” the official added.By:Kennedy Odame Twumasi
Students of Katinguli RC and Baale LA primary schools in the Yendi Municipality in the Northern Region of Ghana have expressed their happiness after MTN GH supported the schools with school uniforms.
These donations were done as part of “MTN GH 21 days of Yellow Care.”
Every year in June, from the 1st to 21st of June, MTNers across our footprint come together, not just as employees of a telecommunications company, but as agents of change, men and women who believe in giving back, in building up and in reaching out through volunteerism to serve our communities.
This year, MTNers began another chapter in their 21 Days of Y’ello Care story with the theme “Connecting at the Root, Connecting Communities Through the Use of Digital Tools”.
This year’s theme serves as a bold reminder that true connection goes beyond signals and screens. It’s about ensuring that every Ghanaian, no matter their location or background, is part of the digital future.
Mr. Mohammed Bawa Ziblim, the headteacher on behalf of the Katinguli RC primary school, thanked MTN GH for channeling some of their resources towards the development of the students and therefore appealed to the MTN GH to support the school with classrooms as the students are learning under trees.
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” We’re passionately appealing to the MTN GH to come to our aid by supporting us with school structure m, at least, a six (6) units classroom block that can house both lower and upper primary students so that teaching and learning will be very effective”.
Mr. Uboi Baabe, a resident on behalf of the Katinguli and Baale communities, thanked MTN GH for the support and also appealed to MTN to support the communities with classrooms block
At Baale, the headteacher, Mr. Dauda Shani also thanked MTN GH for the donations and requested classrooms to eliminate the Baale L.A. school, which is under a made-shift temporary structure.
Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has highlighted the urgent need for strategic investment in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) as Ghana positions itself for growth in the digital age.
He made the call during a working visit by a delegation of Zimbabwean Members of Parliament on a fact-finding mission to explore Ghana’s innovation ecosystem and educational development models.
Speaking to the media on Wednesday, July 2, Mr. Iddrisu acknowledged that while progress has been made in the ICT space, more deliberate efforts are required to establish innovation hubs nationwide and expand digital infrastructure.
Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu
“The government and the president have allocated an equivalent of almost $45 million for our national research fund. Our institutions are doing pretty well, and ICT is still not the best. We have to get more connected and deploy more fibre and broadband. Internet connectivity and its usage are not the best, but I can only agree with you that Africa still has a governance deficit and governance challenge,” he said.
Meanwhile, Dr. Thokozani Khupe, leader of the Zimbabwean delegation, urged African governments to invest significantly in empowering the youth through information technology and entrepreneurship.
“We now want to produce job creators and not job seekers, so that when our students graduate from university, instead of them starting to look for a job, we want them to create jobs. So we are saying that if a student has an idea, the student must be given a space in the innovation hub so they can start working on their product, so that at the end of the day, they can produce a product that is ready for market,” she said.
The visit forms part of ongoing regional cooperation efforts to promote innovation-led education and youth entrepreneurship across Africa. Source:Kennedy Odame Twumasi
The Students Loan Trust Fund (SLTF) has commenced the disbursement of second-semester loans to tertiary students across the country.
The Chief Executive Officer of the SLTF, Saajida Shiraz, announced that as of Tuesday, July 1, loans have been successfully paid to 19,703 tertiary students, with priority given to students in Private Tertiary Institutions, whose academic calendar is further advanced than their counterparts in public institutions.
This development comes ahead of the official launch of the ‘No-Fees-Stress’ initiative, scheduled for Friday, 4th July.
Saajida Shiraz
The initiative is expected to mark a major shift in the government’s approach to tertiary education financing.
“The days when the Trust Fund approved students for loans it couldn’t disburse are over,” Ms Shiraz stated. “The revamped SLTF is now working diligently each day to fulfil its mandate of providing timely financial support to students.”
The latest disbursement signals a renewed commitment by the SLTF to ensure consistent, fair, and efficient access to student funding, in line with broader efforts to promote educational equity and academic continuity.Source: Albert Kuzor
The Dean of Students Affairs at the University of Ghana, Professor Rosina Kyeremanten, has clarified that the recent suspension of social gatherings on campus does not apply to academic lectures.
Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show on Thursday, June 26, shortly after the announcement was made, Prof. Kyeremanteng explained that lectures are not considered social gatherings under the university’s current health and safety guidelines.
“Lectures are not social gatherings,” she emphasized.“In a lecture room, you do not have students shouting and shouting. But when you have a concert, like an artiste night, you will have students shouting and jumping and others. That is going to be a more dangerous situation than sitting in a lecture room.”
She noted that the nature of activities in lecture halls is more controlled and structured compared to events such as concerts, hall weeks, and other recreational gatherings that the directive seeks to suspend.
“In the lecture room, it is only the lecturer doing the talking, even though you may get some students talking, but it is not like in a concert,” she added.
Prof. Kyeremanteng assured the public and the university community that measures are in place to ensure student safety during lectures.
“We are going to ensure that they come to the lecture room wearing their face masks, and as much as we possibly can, ensure a social distancing protocol.”By:William Narh
Press Release
RE: CRACKDOWN ON FRAUDULENT ADVERTISEMENTS
The Management of the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) has become aware of fake recruitments and or contract adverts that have found space in the public domain within the social media set up.
Please, be informed that this form is cleverly designed to scam unsuspecting individuals so it must be disregarded as same is deceitful and fraudulent.
GETFund does not solicit for potential contractors or suppliers or employees via these scandalous processes.Please, always verify such information or adverts on our verified social media handles or our website.
Respectfully, do not be tricked with these falsities and part ways with money to scammers.
These claims are obviously false and the public is hereby advised to report such adverts to the nearest Police Station or the GETFund Secretariat, East Legon, opposite, Trinity Theological Seminary.
The Fund is trusted with good corporate governance structures for its engagements with the public since inception.
Thank You
Issued by Management
GETFund
Accra
Tel : +233 (0) 544 323 020
Email : Info@getfund.gov.ghWebsite
Accra, Ghana – Monday, 16th June 2025 – The Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) wishes to
commend the Honourable Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson for his sustained commitment to
GETFund through the timely release of monthly allocations.
These releases have been instrumental in
supporting key national education initiatives, most notably the Free Senior High School ( SHS) programme.The consistent financial support has enabled GETFund to carry out its core mandate more efficiently,
including but not limited to:
• Timely payment to contractors and suppliers working on critical education infrastructure and service delivery.
Dr.Ato Forson, Finance Minister
• Prompt releases to the Students Loan Trust Fund to facilitate their loan disbursements to the tertiary students
• The entire payment of the Youth Employment Agency’s allocation for 2025 to support their job creation initiatives
• Prompt payment of registration fees for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), ensuring no eligible student is left behind due to financial constraints.
GETFund acknowledges that the unprecedented regular flow of funds reflects President John Mahama
government’s prioritisation of human capital development and its unwavering dedication to ensuring
equitable access to quality education for all Ghanaian children.
The Administrator of the GETFund, Mr Paul Adjei, noted, “We are encouraged by the Minister of Finance’s responsiveness and transparency in releasing funds.
This collaboration is key to sustaining progress in the
education sector and securing the future of our children and youth.”
GETFund remains committed to prudent fund management and strategic investments in infrastructure,
logistics, and academic resources to complement the government’s efforts and ensure the continued success of educational policies and programmes.
Accra, Ghana – Friday, 13th June 2025 – The Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) has signed a landmark
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sky Brokers, a leading local logistics company, to offer pre-financing
support to contractors and suppliers engaged in GETFund-funded projects.
This strategic partnership aims to
accelerate project delivery and enhance the efficiency of education infrastructure development across the country in
line with the vision of His Excellency President John Mahama.
Administrator of GETFund, Mr Paul Adjei and the Managing Director of Sky Brokers, Mr Mesuna Deliman Osman
The MoU establishes a collaborative framework where Sky Brokers and its Chinese partners Jiangsu Yisong
Construction Engineering Co Ltd will provide tailored and flexible pre-financing solutions to contractors and
suppliers executing GETFund-approved projects. This initiative is designed to bridge funding gaps, reduce project
delays, and ensure the timely completion of critical educational infrastructure.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, the Administrator of GETFund, Mr Paul Adjei, emphasized the significance of the
partnership: “One of the key challenges affecting timely project execution is access to upfront capital.
This partnership with Sky Partners addresses that gap directly. It aligns with our commitment to deliver on our mandate effectively,
ensuring that schools and educational facilities are delivered on time and at the highest quality standards.”
The Managing Director of Sky Brokers, Mr Mesuna Deliman Osman, also remarked:
“We are proud to collaborate with GETFund on this transformative initiative.
Our financing solutions are tailored to
support local contractors and suppliers, boosting their capacity to deliver. This MoU represents not just a financial
partnership, but a shared vision to improve educational outcomes in Ghana.”
This MoU is expected to significantly reduce project lead times, strengthen local contractor participation, and enhance transparency and accountability within the funding and implementation process.
GETFund and Sky Brokers are committed to ensuring that this partnership yields tangible improvements in the
educational infrastructure landscape in Ghana, supporting the government’s broader goals for equitable and quality
education delivery.
Issued by:
Management
Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund)
Website: www.getfund.gov.gh
Tel: 0544323020
Tel : +233 (0) 544 323 020
Email : Info@getfund.gov.ghW
Nana Afua Serwaa Adusei, a Lead for Shecanic Academy, has urged parents to equip their children with survival skills to help them move on in life without much difficulty.
She pointed out that skills such as cooking, swimming, a second language, driving, and fixing car tyres, among other skills, were crucial for the development of every individual youth, irrespective of gender.
Dennis Gawuga, Communications Manager , CFAO (left) explaining something to the participants during the workshop
Nana Afua Serwaa Adusei was speaking at a one-day workshop organised for fathers to teach their children how to jumpstart a battery and how to change car tyres in Accra as part of activities marking this year’s Father’s Day.
The workshop, which was the 2nd second edition of the beginner’s auto workshop, was dubbed “Daddy Taught me”
Shecanic Academy is a community of women professionals in diverse professions, students and apprentices in male-dominated fields such as barbers, security personnel, mechanics, engineers, pilots, painters and welders among others.
Nana Afua Serwaa Adusei, of Shecanic Academy
Focus
Among the issues being promoted by Shecanic Academy are supporting the youth to venture into Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) as well as Technical and Vocational Education and (TVET) ventures to make them economically empowered wherever they may find themselves in the world or work after school or training.
Some scenes from the ceremony
The Lead indicated that apart from the education and training at school and other training institutions, survival skills were very critical in the proper upbringing of every youth so they could have a meaningful life when they wean off from their parents.
She recounted how car knowledge used to be for a privileged or selected few but has now become a survival skill.
Shecanic used the occasion to praise all fathers for not just raising their children but also going the extra mile to equip them with special skills that make them stand tall among their peers wherever they find themselves.
Again, she recounted how people have become vulnerable because they did not know certain basics like how to jumpstart batteries, how to check oils or even how to change their vehicle tyres on the highway, exposing them to different kinds of dangers.
Mr Kwabena Busia of Klick Auto Engineering Ltd reminded parents to take a keen interest in the proper upbringing and training of their children.
He appealed to vehicle users to desist from using water and rather use coolant as a way of protecting their vehicles.
Commendation
He commended Shecanic Academy for the programme, which would go a long way to enhance the productivity and safety of many people, especially those who drive and their families.
Mr Jude Attrams – Sales supervisor of tyres at CFAO) educated parents about the proper selection as well as the configurations of tyres.
He appealed to various institutions to make it a point of helping in the promotion of such training to their staff and the public to improve the safety and lives of people.
Supporting Partners
On hand were Engineers and other professionals from Klick Auto Engineering Ltd, CFAO and other institutions who took the 80 participants through various skills acquisition training sessions interspersed with practicals to test their understanding of what they had studied.
The other partners are Electroland Ghana Limited, which gave NASCO appliances to some participants, First Bank Ghana opened an account for all the children, Verna water made sure participants were hydrated, Star oil provided fuel vouchers for all participants, while CFAO also provided mobility support to the participants.
Apart from the training, the event was also used as a socialising or bonding avenue for children, their fathers and mothers, as well as other families.
It should be noted that many of the skills people acquire from their parents remain with them and are always used to promote the development of their lives.
Background
Shecanic Academy is a growing community of about 15 women and has the objective of having a community of women for emotional support and encouragement, positive representation for students who may be in doubt about their career choice in male-dominated fields and also to advocate for them.
The National Service Authority (NSA) has released PIN codes for 132,393 prospective national service personnel for the 2025/2026 service year.
The PIN codes, covering graduates from 100 accredited tertiary institutions across the country, reflect a 26% drop in submissions compared to the average of the last three years—an outcome the NSA attributes to tighter validation protocols and the elimination of inflated or bogus submissions.
In 2022/2023, for example, 144,773 graduates were declared from 275 schools. This year’s figure drops sharply to 132,393 from just 100 institutions—a 36% reduction in graduate submissions and a 63.6% reduction in contributing schools compared to that period.
The Authority said 3,597 graduates from 22 institutions have been excluded from this year’s mobilisation because those schools are not recognised by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC). NSA says those graduates will only be considered once verifiable evidence of accreditation is submitted.
“All institutional accreditation data referenced in this release has been validated by GTEC,” the NSA stated, urging institutions with expired accreditation to regularise their status within 30 days to avoid complications for their graduates.
In addition to PINs for accredited institutions, another 908 PIN codes for private applicants—Ghanaian students who studied abroad, deferred, or defaulted—are pending final verification. Affected individuals are advised to contact the NSA if their PINs remain inaccessible by June 24.
Registration Process
Prospective service personnel must activate their PIN codes by paying GHS 40 at any ADB Bank branch or GHS 41 via MTN Mobile Money. Registration is to be completed at https://smarthub.nss.gov.gh between June 17 and July 1, 2025.
The 2025/2026 enrolment process features new integrity checks, including facial biometric verification against Ghana Card data and compulsory GhanaPost GPS address input for proximity-based posting.
Military Pre-Deployment Option Introduced
The NSA also announced a pilot Basic Military Training phase for selected applicants ahead of their main national service deployment. Interested graduates may opt in during registration. Final postings will be done after completion of the six-week training, ensuring no loss of placement.Source:Jonathan Adjei
