Outgoing Majority Leader and Member of Parliament for Effutu, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has lavished praise on President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo's remarkable contributions to Ghana's education sector. Afenyo-Markin described Akufo-Addo's achievements as unmatched, expressing confidence that history will judge his legacy favorably.
Afenyo-Markin reflected on Akufo-Addo's inspiring journey, from entering Parliament in 1997 to becoming President. He noted that Akufo-Addo has fulfilled his constitutional obligations by delivering a transparent record of his eight years in office. The MP highlighted the President's transformative impact on access to education, particularly through the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) policy and other education reforms.
Akufo-Addo's commitment to education has been unwavering, with significant investments in the sector. According to the President, his government's investment in education is unmatched since the beginning of the fourth republic, with a total allocation of GH¢114.5 billion to the education sector since 2017 . This investment has led to notable improvements in infrastructure, teaching and learning materials, and various educational programs.
The Free SHS policy, launched in 2017, has enabled over five million Ghanaian children to pursue secondary education, with a record high enrollment of 503,000 students this year ². Additionally, the government's "No Guarantor" policy under the Student Loan Trust Fund has increased access to higher education, empowering students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds to pursue their educational aspirations without undue financial burden .
Afenyo-Markin also commended Akufo-Addo's Agenda 111 initiative, which aims to revitalize the country's health sector and address the needs of vulnerable communities. The MP noted that the achievements in education and healthcare, combined with efforts to ensure national security, have left a lasting impression on Ghana's development.
In conclusion, Afenyo-Markin praised Akufo-Addo for fostering a stable and secure environment in Ghana, which has become a haven for West African investors. He expressed pride in the country's progress under Akufo-Addo's leadership, stating that democracy has experienced its best under his presidency. As Akufo-Addo prepares to leave office, his unmatched record in education will undoubtedly be remembered as a significant part of his lasting legacy.
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