Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, Vice-Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has highlighting the transformative power of education and the party’s commitment to expanding access to quality education in Ghana.
He said it at University of Memphis during an event, which was attended by faculty members, international students, and members of the media. The event showcased the ongoing collaboration between the university and the Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Foundation, led by the Asantehene.
In his address, Dr. Prempeh commended the long-standing partnership between the University and the Asantehene’s foundation, which has facilitated educational opportunities for Ghanaian students.
He pointed out the significance of building international partnerships in education to benefit the people of Ghana.
Dr. Prempeh’s speech highlighted on Ghana’s Free Senior High School (SHS) policy, which he described as a game-changer in addressing financial barriers to education.
” As the former Minister for Education, I played a key role in the implementation of the programme in 2017, aimed at ensuring educational access for all Ghanaian children, regardless of their socio-economic background,” NAPO said.
He observed that since the programme’s launch, over five million students have benefited from free education, with significant improvements in enrollment and performance across the country.
Dr. Prempeh also highlighted the NPP’s efforts in promoting gender parity and educational equity, especially through the introduction of the 30% equity policy, which reserves spots for disadvantaged students in Ghana’s top schools.
He disclosed that “the Free SHS policy has resulted in a 53.77% increase in female enrollment in SHS by 2024.”
Dr. Prempeh acknowledged the challenges that remain but expressed confidence that continued efforts to expand educational opportunities will create a brighter future for Ghana.
He told the audience “my aspiration is to return to the University of Memphis as the Vice-President of the Republic of Ghana.”
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