President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to provide two million desks to Ghanaian basic schools by the end of 2026, aiming to improve learning conditions for students nationwide.Ghana tourism packages.

He made the commitment while addressing the Ghanaian community in Zambia during his three-day state visit on Thursday, February 5.

Highlighting the longstanding neglect of basic school infrastructure, President Mahama noted that about 1.2 million children currently attend school without desks, assuring that the government is determined to address the issue.

The basic school level has been neglected. The previous government focused mainly on SHS because of their flagship Free SHS program. Many basic schools lack textbooks and furniture, and you often find children sitting on the floor.

This year, we are going to provide two million school furnishings. By 2028, no Ghanaian pupil will have to sit on the floor to study, he said.

The announcement has been welcomed by education stakeholders. Kofi Asare, Executive Director of the Africa Education Watch think tank, commended the government for prioritising student comfort.

We hope that the desks will arrive soon because this is long overdue, he said.