CSU Vice-Chancellor calls for inclusion of private universities in stress-free fee programme
The Vice-Chancellor of Christian Service University (CSU), Prof. Sam Afrane, has expressed concern over the exclusion of private universities from the government’s Stress-free Fee Programme for first-year students.
According to Prof. Afrane, this policy, while commendable, should be extended to private institutions to ensure fairness and accessibility for all Ghanaian students pursuing higher education ¹.
Prof. Afrane emphasized that the exclusion of private universities from the program creates an uneven playing field, making it difficult for students in private institutions to access quality education.
He appealed to the government to reconsider its decision and include private universities in the program to promote inclusive education.
In addition to the Stress-free Fee Programme, Prof. Afrane also requested that the government consider granting scholarships to lecturers in private universities to pursue doctoral degrees.
This, he explained, would help address the academic staffing gaps and improve the quality of teaching and research in the private tertiary education sector.
Prof. Afrane expressed these concerns when a high-powered delegation from CSU paid a courtesy call on President John Dramani Mahama at the Jubilee House in Accra.
The visit aimed to congratulate the President on his assumption of office and discuss key concerns facing private tertiary institutions in Ghana.
President John Mahama warmly received the delegation and thanked CSU for their continuous support and prayers.
He acknowledged the issues raised and assured the team of the government’s commitment to promoting inclusive education. The President directed the Deputy Minister of Education, Dr. Clement Apaak, to take up the concerns for further action.
The CSU delegation included Pro-Vice-Chancellor Dr. Stephen Banahene, Registrar Mr. Andrews K. Doku, Dean of the Faculty of Health and Applied Sciences Dr. Cynthia Akuoko, and Chaplain Rev. Anthony Boateng Agyenim.
Rev. Agyenim offered prayers for the President, the government, and the nation’s development, highlighting the university’s commitment to supporting the government in its quest for educational development.
Source: Ghana/otecfmghana.com/Francis Appiah
