General News of Saturday, 7 May 2022Source: www.ghanaweb.comAsantehene says Free SHS has put a huge strain on Ghana’s limited resourcesFree SHS is one of the boldest policies of Ghana, AsanteheneFree SHS is putting a huge strain on governments budget, OtumfuoAsantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has said that although the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy is essential to Ghana’s development, its implementation has created some challenges for the country. According to Otumfuo, the implementation of the Free SHS policy which has led to an increase in enrolment in secondary schools in Ghana, has put a huge strain on Ghana’s limited resources. The Asantehene, who made these remarks at a Memphis in May event at the University of Memphis in the US, added that because the Free SHS policy has led to an increase in the number of secondary school graduates, it is worsening the unemployment challenge of the country. “... the current government has introduced free education up to Senior High School which now ensures that all Ghanaian children from whatever background are guaranteed free education. Watch the Asantehene comments below:Asantehene's Speech At The University of Memphis, USA.
