Reported by Ngresangma Martha-21/03/2024

The President of the National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS), Daniel Oppong Kyeremeh, is urging the government to remove the cap on the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFUND). He believes that by doing so, more money can flow into improving schools across the country.

Kyeremeh explained that without the cap, the fund could have provided more resources for vital projects in schools. He pointed out that in 2023, only Ghc 3 billion was released instead of the intended Ghc 7 billion due to this limitation.

Speaking at a NUGS Education Conference held at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kyeremeh stressed the importance of student representation on boards of state institutions and youth agencies. He argued that this inclusion would ensure that students’ voices are heard in decisions affecting them.

Additionally, Kyeremeh called on the government to elevate the status of 46 training colleges to universities. This move would enable them to offer a wider range of courses, similar to other universities.

In response, the Minister of Education, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, praised NUGS for its dedication to Ghanaian students’ education. He highlighted the government’s commitment to transforming education, citing initiatives such as free Senior High School Education and the introduction of STEM education.

Dr. Adutwum emphasized that education is crucial for national development, and the government’s efforts aim to ensure that every Ghanaian child has access to quality education, regardless of their background.

In summary, NUGS President Kyeremeh advocates for the removal of the cap on GETFUND to enhance education development, while also stressing the importance of student representation and the upgrade of training colleges to universities. Minister Adutwum reaffirmed the government’s commitment to transforming education for the betterment of Ghana’s future.