Education Minister Renews Support For GAF Schools

The Minister of Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, has renewed the government’s commitment to support educational institutions of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), with a focus on the provision and upgrading of classrooms, dormitories, laboratories and STEM facilities.

Speaking during a courtesy call by GAF officials, the Minister said the Ministry would initially focus on priority infrastructure projects at Burma Camp, Takoradi, Tamale and Wa.

He emphasized the importance of discipline and practical education in preparing young people for national development, noting that GAF schools play a critical role in instilling those values.

The Director of Ghana Armed Forces Education, Col. Osman Zuneidu Sham-un, welcomed the support and outlined key infrastructure needs across GAF schools, including additional classrooms, dormitories, modern laboratories, STEM centres and equipment for technical workshops.

Hon. Iddrisu also directed that GAF schools be included in the ongoing GETFund arrangement for educational materials and furniture to address immediate logistical challenges.

The Armed Forces indicated that preparations were already underway at selected locations to facilitate the proposed projects.

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