Prof.
Petr Quartey of the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research, (ISSER), has urged the government to revisit its decision to bear the fees of first-year students in public universities.He acknowledged that while the decision is in fulfilment of a campaign promise made by the present administration, it may not be the most pressing challenge facing Ghana's education.
The government is allocating GHȼ499,915 to fulfil the key campaign promise, but Prof.
Quartey says the decision requires a review. "What about students in private universities?" he asked. "Many of such private university students are from less privileged homes but are forced into private universities due to grades or limited public slots.
