Gov’t Urged To Expand Free Tuition Policy To Private Universities.

Report By: Francis MENSAH (Adwenpa-Hene) 

 

 

The Student Representative Council (SRC) of Akim State University College, affiliated with Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), has made a passionate appeal to the government to extend the free tuition policy to private universities.

This call was made during the university’s 2025 SRC week celebration, held on 14th June at Akyem Asene Campus, which featured a range of activities including a float, eye health screening, and others.

The event aimed at fostering unity, promoting student welfare, and showcasing talent.

 

SRC President’s Call For Support

Speaking to the media, SRC President, Mr. Nelson Ntiamoah, emphasized that private universities play a significant role in improving education in the country.

He argued that in the education sector, the private institutions also deserve similar government support to public institutions.

According to Mr. Ntiamoah, enhancing both public and private universities is crucial for the government to boost the education sector in the country.

He highlighted the financial challenges faced by students at private universities.

He pointed out that these institutions face similar burdens as their public university counterparts, especially in terms of infrastructure, making it difficult for them to access quality education.

 

Free Tuition Policy Expansion

Meanwhile, some SRC executives echoed the president’s sentiments, reiterated the need for the government to consider extending the free tuition policy, and aimed to reduce financial barriers for first-year students of public universities to attend private universities.

The SRC executives emphasized that education is a fundamental right and that government support should not be limited to public institutions alone.

They contended that expanding the free tuition policy to private universities would be a positive step, guaranteeing access to quality education for all students, irrespective of their chosen institution.

They cited the fact that all graduates, whether they attended a public or private university, come to serve the nation as justification for their demands.

SRC executives hoped that the government would consider this appeal and take steps to support private universities, promoting equal access to education for all.