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Minister Slashes Univ. of Ghana Dorm Fees by 25% – Big Relief!

Minister of Education Haruna Iddrisu Directs 25% Reduction in Residential Facility Fees at University of Ghana

During his engagement with the Management of the University of Ghana, the Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, directed that the residential facility fees be reduced by 25%. This change will apply to both continuing students and freshers.

The meeting, held at the Ministry in Accra on February 6, 2025, was attended by the University’s Management, including Vice Chancellor Prof. Nana Aba Amfoh, as well as the Students Representative Council (SRC).

The Minister stated, “I have asked the Vice Chancellor to reduce the residential facility fees by 25 percent, and I have subsequently asked her to engage you (SRC) in the future on any fee announcements.”

The Vice Chancellor agreed to the directive, assuring, “We have listened to you, our Minister, and also to our students, and we can afford to reduce it by 25 percent across the board. Going forward, there will be adequate student engagement.”

Meanwhile, the university’s SRC President, Maradona Adjei Yeboah, expressed his gratitude for the directive, stating that it would alleviate some of the financial burden on parents. He also called for a refund for those who have already paid.

Since coming into power, the NDC government has promised to make several improvements in the country’s education system.

Free Tuition for First-Year Students

As part of the NDC’s campaign for the 2024 elections, President Mahama promised that first-year students in tertiary institutions would have their tuition fees covered by the government. This plan is meant to reduce the financial pressure on families.

According to the Minister of Education, “The country will require about ₵345 million for the population of students who enter tertiary institutions, that is what the state will be required to do. We intend to provide that money to the affected universities, at least, to make refunds to those who have already paid fees.”

Improving Schools with Solar Power and Better Internet

The Minister also announced a plan to improve the education system by bringing solar power to schools and improving internet access. “We plan to install solar power in all basic schools and free senior high schools so they can be off the national grid,” said Iddrisu. This project will start this year, and it aims to help schools become more energy-independent while reducing pressure on the country’s electricity supply.

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