Universities asked not to exceed proposed 15% fee increase

Ghana’s Minister of Education Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum has directed the University of Ghana to comply with the government’s proposed 15% increase in public universities’ academic fees, reports Ghana News Agency.

The minister also directed other public universities, which initially charged above the 15% fee increment threshold, to make refunds to affected students.

The minister gave the directive when he met with the leadership of four public universities in camera to address issues concerning the 2022-23 academic fees, which has generated discussions in the country. Kwasi Kwarteng, public relations officer for the Ministry of Education, addressing the press after the meeting, said the ministry would enforce the directive to ensure that public universities did not charge more than the approved fee increment.
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