The government aims to offer free electronic tablets to all Senior High School (SHS) pupils across the country, according to Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia. According to Dr. Bawumia, the action is part of the government's digitization agenda. According to the Vice President, the tablet will be used as an alternate textbook for students. The Vice President was addressing at the University of Ghana, Legon, during this year's New Year School. "This year, we are on course to equip every Senior High School pupils in Ghana with tablets which are loaded with textbooks on them for their study. This is a game-changing development. Past questions will be placed on the tablets that will be provided." There are also proposals to provide senior high schools and tertiary institutions with free internet connection in order to promote teaching and learning. As part of the project, the government has already granted the contract for the first batch of Wi-Fi installations, which will commence in some secondary and tertiary institutions.
