Implement ‘No Fees Stress’ Policy with Transparency — Mahama Urges Stakeholders
President John Dramani Mahama has called on stakeholders, especially heads of public tertiary institutions, to implement the newly launched ‘No Fees Stress’ policy with the highest levels of transparency and accountability.
Speaking at the official launch of the policy on Friday, 5th July 2025, at the SDA College of Education in Koforidua, Mr Mahama stressed the importance of diligence in delivering the initiative, which seeks to eliminate financial barriers to tertiary education in Ghana.
“To our tertiary institutions: Implement this policy with transparency, compassion, and excellence. Let us make this a model of effective public service delivery,” he said.
The No Fees Stress policy aims to ensure that no eligible Ghanaian student is denied access to tertiary education due to financial hardship. It covers admission and registration fees for students enrolling in public tertiary institutions, with special consideration for those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds and persons with disabilities.
The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, announced that, as part of the policy’s implementation, the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) will increase its allocation to the Students Loan Trust Fund from GH¢70 million to GH¢150 million to provide additional financial support for students.
The policy is part of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government’s broader commitment to promoting equitable access to education and easing the financial burden on students and their families.
President Mahama also appealed to the private sector and development partners to contribute to the initiative’s success.
“To the private sector and our development partners: I invite you to co-invest in this future through endowment funds, bursary schemes, and public-private financing models that will extend the reach and sustainability of this initiative,” he added.
Credit: Albert Kuzor
