By Michael Foli Jackidy, GNA
Dzodze (V/R), June 19, GNA – Mr Eric Edem Agbana, Member of Parliament of Ketu North and a member of Parliament’s Select Committee on Education, has described the World Bank’s approval of the US$300 million Secondary Education Reform and Transformation Agenda (STARR-J) Project.
A major boost for Ghana’s education sector and a strong endorsement of government’s vision to transform secondary education.
In a statement copied to the Ghana News Agency, Mr Agbana commended the Minister for Education, Mr Haruna Iddrisu, and his team for their leadership in securing the investment.
“As a member of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Education, I commend the Minister for Education and his team for their dedication and leadership in securing this important investment. I also applaud the World Bank and all stakeholders who worked tirelessly to make this possible,” he said.
Mr Agbana noted that the intervention presented a significant opportunity to address longstanding infrastructure deficits affecting many Category B and Category C senior high schools across the country.
He said overcrowded classrooms, inadequate dormitory accommodation, insufficient laboratory facilities and other infrastructure challenges had persisted for far too long, negatively impacting effective teaching and learning.
“I am optimistic that the STARR-J Project will help bridge these gaps while accelerating Ghana’s transition away from the double-track system,” he stated.
The Ketu North MP stressed that beyond infrastructure development, the investment represented a broader commitment to quality, equity and the future of Ghana’s young people.
He said if implemented effectively, this initiative will have a lasting impact on educational outcomes and contribute significantly to national development.
Mr Agbana expressed optimism about the potential benefits for Ketu North, saying he looked forward to seeing evidence of the investments in the constituency’s four senior high schools.
He explained that improved educational infrastructure would greatly enhance teaching and learning conditions, improve student welfare and create a more conducive environment for academic excellence.
He reaffirmed his commitment to supporting initiatives that would strengthen the education sector and improve opportunities for young people across the country.
GNA
Edited By: Maxwell Awumah/Kenneth Odeng Adade