The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has stated that the shift system in public schools is not a national policy and has largely been phased out across the country.
Responding to questions on the floor of Parliament, the Minister explained that the shift system was introduced only as a temporary measure to deal with overcrowding and inadequate infrastructure in some schools.
He said the Ministry of Education and the Ghana Education Service are continuing to build additional classrooms at the basic school level to help eliminate the system completely.
Mr Iddrisu also disclosed that government is still prioritising the supply of school furniture across the country.
According to him, GH¢230 million has been allocated in the 2025 GETFund distribution formula for the procurement of furniture for both basic schools and Senior High Schools nationwide.
The Minister further highlighted the importance of the Free Compulsory Universal Basic Education (FCUBE) policy introduced in 1996, saying it remains central to efforts to give every Ghanaian child access to free, compulsory and quality basic education.
He noted that the policy is also aimed at reducing illiteracy and promoting equity in learning across the country.
On tertiary education, Mr Iddrisu addressed concerns raised by the University Teachers Association of Ghana, saying the Ministry, through the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission, has taken the necessary steps to maintain industrial harmony in the sector.
His comments come amid continued public interest in infrastructure, furniture supply and learning conditions in public schools across Ghana.
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