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The Vice-Presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, delivered a keynote address at the University of Memphis, where he highlighted Ghana\u2019s remarkable progress in expanding access to quality education.<\/p>\n
Dr. Prempeh, who served as Minister for Education from 2017 to 2021, shared his experience in implementing the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy, which has benefited over 5 million children since its introduction in 2017.<\/p>\n
\u201cGhana has become a stellar example in Africa, investing heavily in expanding access to quality education,\u201d Dr. Prempeh stated. \u201cThis is a legacy I am proud to have contributed to as a former Minister for Education.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Free SHS policy, a flagship program of the NPP, aims to remove financial barriers to education, providing free tuition, textbooks, boarding, and meals to students.<\/p>\n
Dr. Opoku Prempeh noted that the program has led to significant improvements in enrollment rates, particularly in northern Ghana.<\/p>\n
\u201cWithin a year of implementing this policy, the 35% rate of students failing to take up their place had halved to about 17%,\u201d Dr. Opoku Prempeh said.
\u201cToday, over 5 million children have benefited from this bold program.\u201d<\/p>\n
He also highlighted the equity component of the Free SHS program, which reserves 30% of spaces in top schools for children from public basic schools.<\/p>\n
This affirmative action policy has demonstrated that children from disadvantaged backgrounds can excel in elite schools when given equal opportunities.<\/p>\n
The former Minister for Education emphasized Ghana\u2019s commitment to creating an educational environment that equips higher education graduates with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in a rapidly changing world.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe will continue to confront challenges boldly and honestly,\u201d Dr. Opoku Prempeh said. \u201cFor no challenge is insurmountable. We will keep removing barriers to education at all levels.\u201d<\/p>\n
Dr. Ooku Prempeh\u2019s address was well-received by the audience, which included academics, students, and members of the Ghanaian community.<\/p>\n
\u201cDr. Opoku Prempeh\u2019s speech was inspiring,\u201d said a Ghanaian student at the University of Memphis. \u201cHis commitment to education is evident, and we are proud of the progress Ghana has made.\u201d<\/p>\n
Nopo\u2019s visit to the University of Memphis was part of his campaign tour ahead of Ghana\u2019s general elections.<\/p>\n
-BY Daniel Bampoe<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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