NDC Vows to Abolish First-Year Fees in Public Universities if Elected in 2024
NDC Vows to Abolish First-Year Fees in Public Universities if Elected in 2024
In the event that they win the 2024 elections in Ghana, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has proposed a ground-breaking proposal to waive academic tuition for first-year students in public tertiary institutions.
This ambitious initiative is expected to help approximately 113,000 pupils nationwide and will cost between ₵275 and ₵300 million a year.
The decision has sparked heated debates across the country; proponents see it as a progressive move toward more accessible higher education, while detractors question the program’s long-term viability and financial stability.
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Many regard the plan as a logical continuation of the current free Senior High School (SHS) program, which might make it easier for many young Ghanaians to go from secondary to tertiary education.
Skeptics, however, are demanding more thorough funding strategies and execution plans, raising concerns about how the project will be funded without jeopardizing other economic sectors.
In keeping with a comprehensive strategy to address youth issues, the NDC’s manifesto launch also included other youth-focused commitments, like as job creation efforts and a separate ministry for youth development.
The NDC has promised to abolish fees of first year tertiary students if they're voted into power. The party will allocate between ₵275-300 million annually for this initiative.
The party's Deputy National Youth Organiser revealed this in a interview with Tutuwaa Danso… pic.twitter.com/hBOervfRsn
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