President John Dramani Mahama has announced significant strides in education policy as part of his 120-day social contract with Ghanaians. Key among these achievements is the fulfillment of a national promise to host a consultative conference on education and the implementation of a no-academic-fee policy for first-year tertiary students.
The national consultative conference on education convened over 2,000 proposals and included a survey on free Senior High School with responses from 20,000 participants. The comprehensive report from these consultations is expected to be released by the end of May 2025, aiming to build a genuine national consensus for sustainable reform in Ghana’s education sector.
In a move to alleviate financial burdens and expand access to higher education, the government has allocated GH₵452,940,012 to cover academic facility user fees for 156,294 first-year students in public tertiary institutions for the 2025 academic year. To ensure accountability, the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) has been directed to pay fees directly to institutions. Additionally, a no-fee stress application portal has been launched to allow first-year students to verify eligibility and register for the funding.
These initiatives underscore President Mahama’s commitment to transforming Ghana’s education landscape and fulfilling his campaign promises within the stipulated 120-day period.
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