The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced that it will scrap academic fees for first-year students in public universities when it wins the 2024 general elections.
This initiative according to the party, is part of a broader reform strategy designed to enhance accessibility to higher education, particularly for students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
The party’s flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, announced the proposal during the launch of the NDC’s youth manifesto in Accra on Monday, August 12, 2024.
In addition to the education policy, Mahama outlined several key proposals, including the introduction of a “24-hour economy policy.”
This policy aims to boost economic activity around the clock, potentially generating more job opportunities and enhancing productivity.
“We will create an enabling environment for young people to thrive and lay a foundation for prosperous Ghanaians not just a few.
“We will increase access to quality education from the basic and second cycle to tertiary levels as well as affordable healthcare and numerous job creation programmes,” he said.
Additionally, the party proposed the establishment of a Ministry for Youth Development, which the Party’s leader, Mahama said would presumably focus on unlocking the full potential of Ghana’s young people.
By: Akosua Otchere
