President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed the commitment of his government to improve the Free Senior High School (Free SHS policy.
Speaking at the 2024 Annual Jalsa (Convention) of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission in Pomadze, Central Region (January 9), the President stressed that his government will sustain and enhance the policy while ensuring quality.
“We will sustain and enhance the free SHS policy,” the President stated in his first public engagement since his swearing-in on Tuesday, January 7. “We will address challenges such as overcrowding to ensure quality education at all levels.
“We shall emphasize technical vocation education and training so that we can produce the skilled manpower that is needed for business and industry,” he said.
Free SHS was a major topic in the 2024 campaign with the erstwhile government accusing Mahama of planning to scrap the policy.
About the 2024 Annual Jalsa
The 2024 Annual Jalsa, themed “Justice and Peace: The Essential Ingredients for National Development,” provided a platform for discussing how justice and peace can be harnessed to build a prosperous nation.
The three-day event was chaired by the Ameer and Missionary in Charge of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission, Alhaj Maulana Noor Mohammed Bin Salih, who echoed the importance of justice in ensuring sustainable progress.
President Mahama praised the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community for their commitment to promoting justice and peace. He acknowledged their role in fostering unity and inclusivity and emphasised the need for collaboration between government and religious organisations to achieve national goals.
He called on all Ghanaians to support these efforts, emphasising that justice and peace are not just ideals but essential building blocks for a brighter, stronger Ghana.