Former Deputy Minister for Works and Housing, Samuel Yaw Adusei, has commended the No Academic Fee Policy for first-year students in public universities, describing it as a progressive step towards social justice.
In a statement shared on his Facebook page, Adusei highlighted the significance of the policy in supporting students who meet university admission requirements but are unable to afford the admission fees.
Adusei clarified that the policy does not relax admission criteria but rather targets those who, despite being qualified, face financial barriers that prevent them from enrolling in university. He emphasized that securing admission is a prerequisite for accessing student loans, making this policy crucial for ensuring that students can continue their education beyond the first year.
“Once that hurdle of entering the university is removed, the student can now access the Students Trust Fund loans in subsequent years,” Adusei quoted former President John Dramani Mahama, who is championing the policy.
He further noted that the policy’s focus is not just on the economic benefits of increasing the number of educated youth, but on addressing the broader issues of social justice and reducing the inequality gap in the country.
Adusei’s endorsement of the policy underscores its potential to create a more equitable society by ensuring that financial constraints do not impede access to higher education.
The No Academic Fee Policy is seen as a significant move towards closing the inequality gap, offering hope to many young Ghanaians who have been excluded from higher education due to financial challenges.
The policy is expected to have a lasting impact, not only on individual students but also on the socio-economic development of the country, as it helps to build a more inclusive educational system.
Source: www.kumasimail.com
