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Minister for Education Inaugurates GETFund Board of Trustees
The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, on Friday, April 11, 2025, inaugurated a 17-member Board of Trustees for the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) at a ceremony held at the Fund’s headquarters in East Legon.
The board consists of representatives from the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Finance, Ghana Education Service, GRA, Ghana Tertiary Education Commission and Ghana National Association of Teachers.
Also part of the board are representatives from Ghana Bankers Association, Ghana Insurers Association, NPRA, Christian Council, Association of Ghana Industries and Ghana Employers Association
Delivering his remarks, the Minister emphasized the critical role of GETFund in Ghana’s educational landscape, particularly in the areas of infrastructure development, scholarships, and the provision of teaching and learning materials. He underscored the statutory significance of the Board, noting that without its approval, no expenditure from the Fund can be undertaken.
Mr. Iddrisu noted that under the current administration, GETFund will serve as one of the sources of funding for the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) programme, ensuring its sustainability and effective delivery.
He also encouraged the Board to engage strategically with key partners, including the Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS), private enterprises, and development organizations to enhance resource mobilization.
The Minister reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to providing the necessary policy guidance and institutional backing to the Board, urging the members to lead with integrity, service, and patriotism.
The new Board is expected to play a central role in addressing infrastructure deficits, promoting equitable access to tertiary education, and supporting research and innovation through sustained and transparent funding.
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President Mahama appoints Second Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana
President John Dramani Mahama has in accordance with Section 17 of the Bank of Ghana Act, 2002 (Act 612) as amended, appointed Mrs. Matilda Asante-Asiedu as the Second Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana.
This was revealed in a statement signed by Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye-Ofosu.
Mrs. Asante-Asiedu is a Chartered Banker and seasoned corporate leader who has served as Group Head, Retail Banking at Access Bank Ghana PLC.
Mrs Asante-Asiedu holds an MBA in Marketing from GIMPA Business School (2021), an MA inJournalism Studies from Cardiff University (2005), and diplomas in Journalism (Ghana Institute of Journalism, 1997) and Politics and Public Affairs Reporting (International Institute of Journalism,Berlin, 2000).
A Chartered Executive Banker (CIB-Ghana, 2024).
She has undertaken Executive Programmes at Said Business School at Oxford University (2023), Wharton School (2015) and Marquette University’s Les Aspin Centre (2003), among others.
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Prez Mahama is committed to open-up Afram Plains once and for all – Kwame Agbodza
The government is set to construct a 3.6km bridge over the River Afram in the Eastern Region, along with approximately 100km of road network.
This initiative, part of President Mahama’s “Big Push” infrastructure plan, aims to boost agricultural productivity, stimulate economic growth, and reduce poverty.
Some of the roads being considered included Mpraeso – Obomeng – Nkawkaw, Abooso – Mpaem, Mpaem – Kwahu – Adawso and Feyiase – Kwahu Tafo. The rest are, Ekye Amanfrom – Takoratwene, Takoratwene – Dome, Takoratwene – Donkorkrom and Donkorkrom – New Kyeiase.
Earlier today, the Minister for Roads and Highways, Mr.Kwame Agbodza, led a team of engineers to assess the proposed location of the bridge and some critical roads.
Speaking to the media at Donkorkrom after the assessment tour, Mr. Agbodza assured the people that President Mahama is “committed to opening up the Afram Plains once and for all.”
“The bridge when completed will connect Eastern, Ashanti and OTI regions in a very strategic way. It will open up the place for big time agriculture and investment in agro-processing,” he emphasized.
The project is expected enhance economic development, foster regional integration, generate income through agriculture and other sectors.
