The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has directed that the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) allocation of the fund’s monies should reflect President John Dramani Mahama’s reset agenda.
The minister was particularly interested in the fund pursuing an agenda that will promote the training of learners in line with the demands of the 21st century.
The minister disclosed this during the inauguration of the GETFund Board of Trustees.
“Necessarily, you have to realign your funding allocation: one, to reflect the President’s reset agenda on the education sector and, in particular, the pursuit of policies that guarantee that Ghana will train learners that can live up to the 21st-century competencies, values, and aptitudes,” Mr Iddrisu stated.
He also admonished the board to advise him on the very best that can help the sector.
“Even if I have to walk back to Parliament, let it be under your guidance that this is what you believe in, and this is what you deem fit and appropriate,” the minister said.
Touching on the formula by Parliament, the minister stated that “Even as I inaugurate you, we have less than 48 hours to satisfy the requirements.
“So, chairman, I urge you and your members to begin your first sitting even after this inauguration because we need immediate approval for the release of at least GH₵215 million to the Ghana Education Service and to CHASS (Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools) to provide for feeding for senior high schools across the country,” he added.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
