GNAT demands dedicated fund to save pre-tertiary education

The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) is urging the government to establish a dedicated funding system for pre-tertiary education, covering basic, junior high, and senior high schools.

GNAT argues this is critical to addressing funding gaps and ensuring quality education for all Ghanaian children.

General Secretary Thomas Tanko Musah proposed sources such as a 1% VAT increase, better property rate collection, and a portion of oil revenue.

He warned that neglecting lower education levels is creating a crisis, with basic schools underfunded while Free SHS gets the bulk of resources.

GNAT also highlighted issues like WAEC debts and inadequate school feeding budgets as urgent problems requiring immediate action to prevent further harm to public education quality.