The Ghana Education Service (GES) has officially released the Capitation Grant for the first term of the 2026/2027 academic year to facilitate smooth operations across basic schools in the country.
In an official memorandum signed by the Deputy Director-General in charge of Quality and Access, Dr Munawaru Issahaque, the Service confirmed that the funds have been transferred into the designated bank accounts of all District Education Directorates for onward disbursement to individual schools.
The released funds cover primary basic operational costs alongside specific allocations for regional and district level activities.
“Funds transfer to the District Account includes the Sports and Culture component for District Offices. However, the Regional (Sports and Culture) components have been transferred to the various designated accounts of the Regional offices,” the statement indicated.
Management of the GES has instructed all Regional Directors of Education to expedite the transfer process to ensure headteachers receive the allocation promptly to maintain school operations.
“Regional Directors are therefore by this letter, requested to ensure that the funds are transferred to the schools on or before Friday, 30th October, 2026, to enable Heads of Basic Schools operate seamlessly,” the memorandum directed.
To ensure strict compliance and proper management of the grant, the GES management cautioned that direct supervision will commence shortly after the deadline.
“Kindly take note that a team from the Headquarters will be going to the regions for monitoring in the first week of November 2026, so please ensure that the funds are transferred to the schools immediately,” the statement added.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana