Eftu Majority Leader and Member of Parliament Alexander Afeyo Malkin has announced that the government is taking important steps to expand access to quality education by establishing new universities.
These institutions are located in Mampong, Akrodi, Bunso and Kintampo and aim to improve the quality of teacher education and higher education in Ghana as a whole.
Speaking at an event at the University of Bradford, he said: “Our Government is working hard to widen access to higher education, through the creation of new universities and improved funding for students. New universities are being established in Mampong, Akrodi, Bunso and Kintampo. These institutions are part of a broader strategy to improve the quality of teacher education and higher education overall in Ghana.”
He said the government was also reviewing funding arrangements for students, with a particular focus on the Student Loan Trust Fund’s “no guarantor” policy.
He reiterated that the policy aims to remove financial barriers for students and allow students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds to access higher education without a guarantor.
“Additionally, the government has made significant progress in supporting students financially through the ‘no guarantor’ policy under the Student Loan Trust Fund,” he said. This initiative aims to remove financial barriers for students seeking higher education by eliminating guarantor requirements.
“This policy will enable students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds to pursue their educational aspirations without incurring undue financial burden and will mean a significant increase in the number of students seeking higher education. doing.”
Mr. Afenyo said these education initiatives, in line with the Education Strategic Plan 2018-2030, aim to achieve a higher education gross enrollment rate of 40% by 2030 and adjust the ratio of sciences to humanities to 60:40. This is part of the government’s strategy.
“These efforts will help achieve a higher education gross enrollment rate of 40% by 2030 and a 60:40 science-to-arts ratio by 2030, as outlined in the 2018-2030 Education Strategic Plan. This is consistent with the government’s goal of coordinating.
“The establishment of new universities and the implementation of supportive financial mechanisms for students underscores the government’s commitment to improving the quality, accessibility and relevance of higher education in Ghana.”
The MP said the government is committed to developing a generation ready to contribute to Ghana’s economic and social progress, addressing challenges of access, equity and quality, and preparing graduates for the global job market. He emphasized the efforts of
“Our goal is to prepare a generation for economic and social progress in Ghana. Recognizing the challenges in access, equity and quality, we have embarked on an initiative to improve our higher education system. This includes improving teacher education, embracing international partnerships, and preparing graduates for the global job market.”
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