The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced that government has released more than GH¢6 billion to clear outstanding arrears and reinforce funding for key education programmes, including the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) and School Feeding initiatives.
In a statement issued by the Public Relations Officer of GES, Daniel Fenyi, the funds are intended to secure sustainable education financing and ease the financial pressure on both parents and schools.
According to the details provided, GH¢1 billion has been allocated directly to the Free SHS programme, while GH¢2.9 billion has been channeled into the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund).
Additionally, the School Feeding Programme has received GH¢895 million, alongside an upward adjustment in allocations per child.
Other notable payments include the clearance of all GH¢72.8 million in Capitation Grant arrears and the disbursement of GH¢122.8 million to cover Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) registration fees.
The GES described these interventions as “a deliberate step to strengthen the foundation of Ghana’s education system, ensuring that access, equity, and quality remain at the heart of delivery.”
Breakdown of 2025 Budgetary Allocations in Education
A review of the 2025 Budget Statement highlights the government’s wider commitment to education funding, with key allocations including:
- GH¢3.5 billion for the Free Secondary Education Programme.
- GH¢564.6 million for the provision of free, curricula-based textbooks.
- GH¢1.788 billion for the School Feeding Programme.
- GH¢145.5 million for Capitation Grants to schools.
- GH¢292.4 million for the distribution of free sanitary pads to female students.
- GH¢499.8 million under the “No-Academic-Fee” policy for first-year students in public tertiary institutions.
Even when excluding some tertiary-focused interventions, the cumulative funding for core pre-tertiary education initiatives exceeds GH¢5 billion, making the “over GH¢6 billion” figure consistent with broader government expenditure estimates.
Education analysts note that the prompt release of these funds could have a stabilising effect on the delivery of essential education services, particularly at a time when schools continue to manage large enrolments under the Free SHS policy.
The move is expected to boost confidence among parents, teachers, and administrators while helping sustain Ghana’s progress toward universal access to quality education.
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