Govt Urged to Reduce Import Duties on Educational Materials
During a recent graduation ceremony in New Baakoyeden, Obuasi West, Andrew Appiah, Director of Mother’s Love School Complex, appealed to the government to reduce import duties on educational materials used by private schools—emphasizing that such a move would alleviate financial burdens and improve learning quality. Key Appeals & Rationale Appiah stressed the complementary role private schools play in Ghana’s national education delivery, urging policymakers to support their efforts with lower import tariffs on books, laboratory kits, and teaching tools . Elizabeth Anima Appiah, proprietress at the same institution, added that integrating technical and vocational education from primary and junior high levels—not just senior high—would equip students with employable skills early on, reducing reliance on parents and the state. Why This Matters Cost relief for private schools could translate to lower school fees for parents, making education more accessible. Easing duties […]
