The Minister-Designate for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has revealed that the government’s proposed free tuition policy for first-year tertiary students will require approximately ₵345 million to implement.
This announcement was made during his vetting by the Appointments Committee in Parliament on January 20, 2025.
According to Haruna Iddrisu, the allocated funds will cover tuition fees for students entering tertiary institutions, ensuring equitable access to higher education.
The government plans to channel the required funds directly to the affected universities, with provisions for reimbursing students who have already paid their tuition fees.
The policy, which was pledged by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) during their 2024 campaign, aims to ease the financial burden on students and their families while promoting greater access to higher education.
Haruna Iddrisu emphasized that the policy will offer flexibility to parents, allowing those who are willing to pay fees to do so under the framework introduced by the NDC.
Source: OccupyGh.com
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