The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced that the Government of Ghana has cleared all outstanding arrears of the Capitation Grant for public basic schools, covering the period from 2023 to date.
The payment reflects the government’s commitment to the smooth functioning and effective management of basic education across the country.
The Capitation Grant is a critical source of funding for public basic schools, enabling the purchase of teaching and learning materials, minor repairs, and other essential school-based management activities.
The GES commended the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Finance for prioritizing the payment despite current economic challenges.
“We urge all school leaders to use the funds responsibly and in line with the guidelines for the utilisation of the Capitation Grant,” the statement said.
The GES also announced that district and regional monitoring teams will intensify supervision to ensure accountability and value for money.
The service reiterated its commitment to working with stakeholders to improve learning outcomes, strengthen school management systems, and promote inclusive, equitable, and quality education for all Ghanaian children.
The timely disbursement of the grant will empower headteachers to operate with greater autonomy and deliver quality education more effectively.
