After several struggles on the part of NUGS and other student organizations such as USAG, and GUPS engaging various stakeholders on the increase in fees in our tertiary institutions, the Minister of Education met with the Vice Chancellors of the various universities today, 5th January 2023.

After the engagement with the Vice Chancellors, the Minister has directed all Universities to reduce all fees to the 15% threshold set by parliament, specific mention the University of Ghana(UG).

Whilst at it, UEW,, UCC,
and some other universities have already seen a reduction of the fees to the 15%

The Education Ministry’s directive follows an engagement with all public universities on the tertiary fees brouhaha on Thursday.

It could be recalled that the Ghana Tertiary Education Council (GTEC) directed all public tertiary institutions to review fees for the next academic year by a maximum 15 percent increment.

However, some students of the University of Ghana have accused the Management of the school of charging more than the approved fees for the next academic year.

According to the Ministry, its investigations proved that UG is implementing about a 37% increment of fees, a proof recorded earlier by the general secretary of Nugs, JK Opey.

However, the University said it will engage its Council to deliberate on the 15% increment and how feasible it could be for the school to implement.

“We have also heard from the University of Cape Coast about fees that they have taken in cases where fees were over 15%, they are doing refunds. They want to move within the 15% as mandated by Parliament,” Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum said.

Three other public universities; the University of Cape Coast, the University of Education, Winneba, and the University of Mines and Technology have all complied with the directive on fee charging.

Nugs and its blocs continue to engage stakeholders to see if the sanctioned threshold is being implemented by the Universities.

Meanwhile, the leadership of Nugs is organizing leadership conferences and retreats for various educational blocs leaders.

“The program will bring together the rank and file of the student front concerned with the day-to-day running of the student union. It is expected to host between 30- 50 student leaders.

“The need for a robust student front is key in building a resilient educational sector, with student playing roles that translate into quality and accessible education.

It is important to provide necessary training and technical support that helps shape them and equip them in understanding how to managethe student front and the unions.

The Retreat and Training therefore becomes essential in planning for the year and preparing leaders to handle students issues assiduously.” The statement reads.

Source//Sompaonline.com// Eric Murphy Asare //GUPS// GS