The President of the National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS), Daniel Korley Botchway, has announced that more than 170,000 students have so far benefited from the No Fee Stress Policy, a flagship initiative introduced by the Mahama-led administration.
Mr. Botchway revealed that the policy has significantly eased the financial burden on parents and students, leading to improved access to education and fostering academic excellence across the country.
He explained that the policy provides support for students in public tertiary institutions, including universities, colleges of education, and nursing training institutions. Despite the program’s success, Mr. Botchway acknowledged that some students are still awaiting their disbursements due to delays in the validation process.
Highlighting the policy’s broader impact, Mr. Botchway noted that its second phase allows students to access loans, which are repayable two years after graduation. He praised the Ministry of Education and the sector minister, Haruna Iddrisu, for their dedication and support in implementing the policy.
In related developments, Angel Carbonu, President of the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), commended Minister Haruna Iddrisu for his collaborative approach to educational reforms. Carbonu also disclosed that ongoing engagements with stakeholders are expected to see around 99 Senior High Schools removed from the double-track system soon.
Furthermore, Irene Sam, Public Relations Officer of the National Council of Parent-Teacher Associations (PTA), applauded the minister for reintegrating PTAs into the school system. She emphasized that this move has strengthened school-community relations and reinforced the policy direction within the education sector.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
