Haruna Iddrisu, the Education Minister-Designate, has announced a significant initiative to provide financial relief to first-year university students.
During his vetting by Parliament's Appointments Committee, he disclosed that students who have already paid their admission fees will receive refunds as part of the 'No Fees Stress' policy.
The initiative, introduced by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government, aims to make tertiary education more accessible and affordable.
GH¢345 million will be earmarked to cover admission fees for students pursuing general subject areas at public tertiary institutions, excluding professional programs like medicine."On the authority of President Mahama, and with the approval of the Minister of Finance-designate, Hon.