Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum explained that upon passing the bill, SHS certification will become the first formal academic qualification in the country, replacing the current BECE certification. During an interaction with journalists, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum highlighted the importance of legislating Free SHS. The minister praised the positive impact of Free SHS in the northern regions, where transition rates from JHS to SHS are significantly higher than in the southern regions. Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin challenged the Minority in Parliament to clarify their stance on the Free SHS legislation. He announced that the Free SHS Bill had received Executive approval and would soon be introduced to Parliament.

Source: GhanaWeb July 01, 2024 17:17 UTC