The Ministry of Education is considering terminating certain aspects of the “Wi-Fi for Schools” programme contract, according to spokesperson Kwasi Kwarteng.
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This decision aligns with the government’s education transformation agenda launched in 2019, aimed at enhancing internet connectivity in educational institutions.
The programme has extended internet access to senior high schools, colleges of education, and regional and district education offices nationwide.
However, recent media reports suggest that service failures have led to the misuse of public funds within the contract.
Despite these issues, the Ministry of Education has employed various monitoring mechanisms to ensure timely detection and resolution of connectivity problems.
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These include reporting lines from ICT coordinators in schools, Wi-Fi monitoring tools, and a network operating room.
“These measures aim to ensure timely detection and resolution of connectivity issues in institutions nationwide,” the ministry stated.
Upon evaluation, the ministry is considering terminating aspects of the contract in schools facing satellite connectivity challenges. These challenges have been attributed to Lifted Logistics Ltd (formerly Busy Internet) failing to pay its providers.
The ministry emphasized its commitment to ensuring value for money in all its initiatives and reassured the public of the government’s dedication to improving education for socioeconomic transformation.
In August 2019, the Ministry of Education engaged Busy Internet Ghana Limited to provide Wi-Fi in 717 senior high schools at a cost of nearly GH¢60 million. This contract covered the supply, installation, and maintenance of hardware devices.
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