Basic schools across the country are set to receive two million desks by the end of 2026 in a move aimed at improving learning conditions for students nationwide.
President John Dramani Mahama, speaking to the Ghanaian community in Zambia during his three-day state visit on Thursday, February 5, highlighted the longstanding neglect of basic school infrastructure.
According to him, approximately 1.2 million pupils currently attend school without proper seating.
“The basic school level has been neglected. The previous government focused mainly on SHS because of their flagship Free SHS program. Many basic schools lack textbooks and furniture, and you often find children sitting on the floor,” he said.
“This year, we are going to provide two million school furnishings. By 2028, no Ghanaian pupil will have to sit on the floor to study,” he added.
This initiative, he said underscores the government’s commitment to addressing critical gaps in basic education and enhancing the overall learning environment for Ghanaian children.
