The government will complete 30 abandoned E-block projects and construct new day secondary schools in major cities across Ghana’s regions as part of efforts to end the double-track system.
President John Dramani Mahama made the disclosure on Thursday while answering questions at a stakeholder engagement at the University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR) in Sunyani as part of his Resetting Ghana Tour of the Bono Region.
“There are also plans to construct new day secondary schools in major cities across the regions to expand access,” President Mahama said.
The E-block completions and new school construction are connected parts of the same drive to put enough classroom space under Ghanaian students to make the double-track system unnecessary.
On healthcare, the President announced an allocation of 10 million cedis to support the revival of the UENR Medical School.
“Government has allocated 10 million cedis to support the revival of the UENR Medical School to improve medical training and healthcare delivery in the region,” he said.
He also said the Minister for Health had tasked the Architectural and Engineering Services Limited to assess all Agenda 111 hospital projects.
“A report will identify those near completion for priority finishing, while efforts continue to secure funding for the remaining ones,” President Mahama said.
On recruitment, he said the Ministry of Finance had granted clearance for annual teacher recruitment starting from 2025. “The same approach will apply to nurses to strengthen the healthcare workforce,” he said.
President Mahama also announced plans to establish a Media Development Fund to support journalists working in deprived areas.
“The initiative will include sponsorship opportunities and provision of multimedia equipment to enhance their work,” he said.
Richard Aniagyei, ISD
