Ghana to Procure Furniture for Senior High Schools to Shift from Double-Track to Single-Track
Ministry of Education and Finance to launch major furniture procurement for selected SHSs
In Brief
- •Ministry of Education and Finance to launch major furniture procurement for selected SHSs
- •Aim is to enable schools with sufficient classrooms but lacking desks to move from double-track to single-track
- •Minister Haruna Iddrisu announced plan during surprise visit to Tarkwa Senior High School in Western Region
- •Procurement expected to increase student capacity and improve secondary education access
- •Initiative part of broader effort to upgrade Category B schools and recruit teachers
Why It Matters
The double‑track system in Ghana’s secondary schools limits the number of students that can be accommodated, even when classrooms are available. By addressing the furniture shortage, the government can convert more schools to a single‑track arrangement, thereby increasing capacity, reducing overcrowding, and improving learning environments. This move supports the national education reform agenda and aims to broaden access to quality secondary education.
Key Details
- Procurement Scope
- Furniture for selected Senior High Schools
- Target Schools
- Schools with adequate classrooms but furniture shortages
- Announcement Date
- 2026-09-21
- Minister
- Haruna Iddrisu
- Visit Location
- Tarkwa Senior High School, Western Region
Context & Background
Ghana’s secondary education system has historically used a double‑track model to manage student numbers. Furniture shortages have prevented many schools from transitioning to a single‑track system, limiting capacity and affecting educational quality.
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