The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has advocated for a detailed examination of the records of Free Senior High School (Free SHS) beneficiaries.He stressed that precise and comprehensive data is essential for guiding policy discussions and ensuring the successful execution of reforms.The Tamale South MP shared these sentiments during his first official visit to the Ministry on Wednesday.

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“One of the foremost issues requiring scrutiny is the statistical accuracy of how many Ghanaians have benefited from the Free SHS programme,” he said.He noted variations in the reported numbers, referencing his analysis, which places the beneficiary count at 3.9 million, contrary to the 5.1 million recorded in official public and parliamentary documents.“I am not claiming that my figures are definitive, but the reported figure of 5.

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1 million appears misleading. My analysis of the data from 2017 to 2023 suggests that the actual number of beneficiaries does not exceed 3.9 million,” he noted.The Minister also revealed intentions to organize a National Education Summit aimed at assessing the current state of the education sector and formulating practical reforms.

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He emphasized that verifying the Free SHS statistics would be a key aspect of the summit, providing a solid foundation for tackling broader educational issues and planning the next steps.

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