In a move aimed at alleviating the financial burden on students, Minister of Education Haruna Iddrisu has directed the Management of the University of Ghana to reduce residential facility fees by 25%. Apexnewsgh reports
The directive, which was issued on February 6, will see fees drop from GHC3,000 to GHC2,500 across the board for both fresh and continuing students.
During a meeting with the University’s Management, including Vice Chancellor Prof. Nana Aba Amfoh and the Students Representative Council, Mr. Iddrisu emphasized the need for student engagement in future fee announcements. Prof. Amfoh assured the Minister that the University will comply with the directive, ensuring that students are involved in fee discussions moving forward.
While students have welcomed the reduction, some are calling for a refund of fees already paid. Maradona Adjei Yeboah, President of the Students Representative Council, requested a refund for students who have already paid the full fee, citing the reduced burden on parents as a positive step.
With 80% of students having already paid residential facility user fees, the University’s Management will need to consider the refund request as they implement the fee reduction.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
