By Daniel Agbesi Latsu
Kadjebi (O/R), Nov. 14, GNA – Residents of Kadjebi in the Oti Region have welcomed the government’s announcement of a two-year programme aimed at ending the double-track system in Senior High Schools, as captured in the 2026 Budget Statement.
The introduction of the Ghana Secondary Learning Improvement Programme (GSLIP)—scheduled to run from 2026 to 2027—has been described by community members as a bold and necessary step to restore efficiency and stability to the country’s education system.
They said the decision reflected the government’s commitment to improving learning conditions and ensuring equitable access to education.
Residents told the Ghana News Agency (GNA) that the double-track system, though introduced to address infrastructure constraints, had over time created challenges for both parents and students.
They cited disruptions in academic flow, long vacation periods, inadequate contact hours, and financial burdens as major concerns.
Mr. Robert Aheto, a resident of Freetown, a suburb of Kadjebi, said the system had forced many parents to incur unplanned expenses due to the irregular academic schedules.
He explained that parents often had to readjust their budgets to meet recurring costs of transportation, feeding, and learning materials whenever students were unexpectedly home.
He noted that ending the double-track system would bring the much-needed consistency back to the school calendar, improve academic discipline, and help students prepare better for examinations.
Ms. Rejoice Akoto, a resident of the Kadjebi Post Office area, said many students had struggled with retention of lessons because of the long breaks associated with the double-track arrangement.
She added that some students lost momentum academically, making it difficult for teachers to maintain a seamless teaching and learning process.
Ms. Akoto expressed optimism that GSLIP would help maximize contact hours, enhance classroom interaction, and create a more conducive environment for both teachers and learners.
Other residents who spoke to the GNA appealed to the government to ensure that the programme was backed by adequate funding, timely infrastructure expansion, and effective monitoring to prevent delays in its implementation.
They said ending the double-track system would not only reduce stress on families and students but also uplift the overall quality of secondary education in the country.
GNA
Edited by Maxwell Awumah/Christian Akorlie