Ghana news briefing
GES denies cancellation of Free SHS, warns against GH¢1,500 ‘chop box’ payment
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has dismissed reports circulating on social media claiming that the Director-General has cancelled the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) policy and directed parents to pay GH¢1,500 for chop boxes and trunks.
The Service clarified that the Free SHS policy remains in effect and that the Director-General has not issued any directive requiring parents or guardians to pay for chop boxes, trunks or any other items.
It further explained that the Director-General does not have the authority to cancel the Free SHS policy.
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