The time has come for a scholarship law in the country – Okudzeto Ablakwa
Published:
3 months ago
Source:
GhanaWeb
The Member of Parliament for the North Tongu Constituency, , has said there is the need for the country to have a law to regulate scholarships. According to him, the current system has been compromised by some officials who use their influence to secure scholarships for their children. Speaking on Onua TV on Monday, August 26, 2024, and monitored by GhanaWeb, he said the law is necessary as it will ensure that only brilliant but needy students receive scholarships.
"For the first time in this country's history, we are going to have a law on scholarships. So, the time has come for us to have a law on scholarships. The law will ban politicians, government officials, and politically-exposed persons from receiving scholarships.
"Scholarships are supposed to be for brilliant but needy students.