Education sector leaders have called for prudent allocation and utilisation of public resources to improve access, equity and the quality of learning as the government prepares its budget for the
Basic Education Principal Secretary John Ololtuaa, who chairs the Education Sector Working Group, led officials from various education agencies in presenting the sector’s budget proposals for the coming financial year and the medium term.
The delegation included representatives of the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) and Principal Secretaries responsible for Higher Education, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), and Science, Research and Innovation.
Education sector spending priorities
Ololtuaa said the budget-making process should remain transparent, consultative and focused on ensuring that available resources deliver tangible improvements in learning outcomes.
He emphasised the need to rationalise expenditure and prioritise programmes that expand access to education, promote equity and strengthen the quality and inclusivity of learning across the country.
“Our priorities must translate into improved access, equity, quality and inclusivity in education,” Ololtuaa said in a statement following the engagement.
The hearings, organised by the National Treasury, provide a platform for members of the public and other stakeholders to scrutinise government spending priorities and contribute to decisions on the allocation of public funds.
The process is anchored in Article 201(a) of the Constitution, which requires openness and accountability, including public participation in financial matters.
Ololtuaa was accompanied by heads of directorates and departments from the State Department for Basic Education during the consultations.
The budget proposals will inform discussions on funding priorities across the education sector as the government prepares its medium-term expenditure plans.
The hearings come at a critical stage in budget preparation, with education agencies expected to identify priority programmes and align spending plans with the sector’s needs and available resources.
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