The Minority Leader of Parliament, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has called on the Minister of Education to provide Parliament with specific details regarding the allocation of GH¢740 million for the provision of tablets to Senior High School (SHS) and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) students.
Dr Forson emphasized the need for a policy document to be presented to Parliament, outlining the procurement processes, cost per unit, and coverage plan for the program. He urged the government to reinforce the initiative while ensuring transparency and accountability.
Speaking in Accra, Dr Forson stated, “It is important for the Minister responsible for education to bring that policy before us in terms of distribution. Are they going to cover half of the country now, or are they going to cover the entire country over a period of time?”
The government has allocated GH¢740 million for the provision of tablets to SHS and TVET students. These tablets will be preloaded with recommended e-textbooks, the complete syllabus, past questions, examiner reports, and other teaching aids.
The aim of this program is to reduce the financial burden of purchasing textbooks and to equip students for the digital age.
In response to a report on the proposed formula for the distribution of the Ghana Education Trust Fund, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, as the Minority Leader, demanded the presence of the education minister in Parliament to provide detailed information about the intended program.
