Deliver Value For Money Or Face Sanctions – GETFund Boss Warns Contractors

The Administrator of the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund), Paul Adjei, has reaffirmed the Fund’s commitment to enforcing strict quality standards in the execution of education infrastructure projects, warning contractors to deliver value for money or face sanctions.

Speaking during an engagement with journalists over the weekend, Mr. Adjei stressed that GETFund will adopt a more rigorous approach in supervising contractors, amid growing concerns over substandard construction and structural defects in some projects across the country.

“We are going to be very stringent on value for money. This year, we will be quite tough on how contractors deliver on projects financed by GETFund,” he stated.

He emphasised that contractors must prioritise durability and quality over excessive profit-making, noting that public funds used for such projects are derived from taxpayers who deserve the best outcomes.

“Ghanaian taxpayers make significant sacrifices before earning their income, and it is from these same resources that government funds development projects. They therefore deserve nothing short of quality work,” he added.

To strengthen oversight, Mr. Adjei disclosed that a special strategic monitoring team has been constituted to inspect both ongoing and completed GETFund projects nationwide.

The team will ensure strict adherence to specifications, with any contractor who fails to meet required standards facing appropriate sanctions.

Beyond infrastructure delivery, the Administrator outlined a series of reforms and initiatives aimed at improving education and institutional efficiency. He highlighted efforts to expand educational facilities through partnerships with the private sector, revealing that some corporate entities have pledged up to GH¢18 million each to support GETFund projects.

Others, he noted, are investing in renewable energy solutions such as solar installations for schools, particularly to ease pressure on the national grid in boarding institutions.

Mr. Adjei also announced an expansion of the GETFund Scholarship Scheme to build human resource capacity across key public institutions, including the Ghana Police Service, Ghana Immigration Service, National Fire Service, Prisons Service, and the Judicial Service.

He further extended an invitation to the Ghana Journalists Association to participate, describing the media as a critical partner in national development.

“The scholarships are for Ghanaians and this is an opportunity to help build capacities within your organisations and communities,” he said, assuring that the application process will be transparent and inclusive, especially for students from rural and underserved areas.

As part of broader institutional reforms, Mr. Adjei revealed the establishment of a dedicated Corporate Affairs Department within GETFund to enhance public engagement, improve information dissemination and address stakeholder concerns more effectively.

Another major initiative introduced is a National Student ID system, being implemented in partnership with financial and technology institutions.

The multifunctional ID cards will allow parents to send money directly to students, particularly those in boarding schools, while also supporting student loan disbursements and offering access to discounted goods and services through a network of merchants.

According to him, the initiative is designed to promote financial inclusion and improve student welfare nationwide.

Mr. Adjei reiterated GETFund’s commitment to transparency and collaboration, encouraging journalists and other stakeholders to engage actively with the Fund and provide feedback to strengthen its operations.

The engagement formed part of GETFund’s broader strategy to deepen partnerships, enhance accountability, and drive sustainable improvements in Ghana’s education sector.

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