Mfantsipim @ 150: Top 12 WASSCE-performing SHSs to receive GH¢2m each from GETFund – Haruna Iddrisu

The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has announced that the 12 best-performing senior high schools in the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) will each benefit from GH¢2 million in GETFund support to expand their infrastructure.

He said the funding, announced on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama, forms part of the government's plans to improve facilities in high-performing schools and expand access to quality secondary education.

Speaking at the 150th anniversary celebration of Mfantsipim School, Mr Iddrisu said the intervention would support infrastructure development in the beneficiary institutions, including the construction and expansion of classrooms, dormitories, ICT centres, libraries and other essential facilities.

He specifically mentioned Mfantsipim School as one of the institutions expected to benefit from the investment, with plans to expand its assembly hall.

"I am also happy to announce on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama that the best 12 performing senior high schools at WASSCE will benefit from GH¢2 million GETFund funding, which will include expanded infrastructure, including the assembly hall of Mfantsipim School," he said.

The Minister explained that the government had made provision for a substantial allocation from the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) in the 2027 funding formula to support infrastructure development in Category A senior high schools.

According to him, GH¢250 million from the GETFund's 2027 formula will be dedicated to expanding infrastructure in the schools as part of efforts to improve their capacity and accommodate more students.

He said the investment would focus on addressing infrastructure needs, particularly the shortage of accommodation and teaching and learning facilities.

The announcement also adds to the government's broader education reform agenda, which includes reviewing the Free Senior High School policy and redirecting investment towards improving foundational learning and expanding educational infrastructure.