Free SHS Policy: Don't pass feeding fees onto parents – Dr Addai-Amanfo urges government

A senior lecturer at the Department of Educational Leadership at Akenten Appiah Menka University of Skills and Entrepreneurial Development (AAMUSTED), Dr. Banabas Addai Amanfo, has emphasised that high expenditure should not be an excuse for the government to pass on feeding and accommodation fees to parents at the Senior High School level.

According to Dr. Amanfo, Ghanaian children deserve access to quality education, and the cost involved in the Free SHS policy should not deter the government from maintaining and improving it.

He has called on the government to find sustainable ways of financing the policy to keep it running.

Dr. Amanfo said this during a discussion on the Kumasi-based OTEC 102.9 FM’s morning show Nyansapo on Tuesday, January 14, 2024.

Dr. Amanfo’s comments come after some stakeholders in the education sector suggested that parents should pay feeding fees.

However, many experts argue that this approach could compromise the quality of education and exacerbate existing inequalities.

Instead, experts recommend exploring alternative funding sources, which could generate significant revenue for the government.

By securing sustainable funding sources, the government can ensure that the Free SHS policy remains viable and effective in providing quality education to all Ghanaian children.

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