Parliament Approves Landmark Bill to Create University of Engineering and Agricultural Sciences

Parliament has officially passed the University of Engineering and Agricultural Sciences Bill, 2025.

The passage of the Bill provides the essential legal framework for the school’s creation, governing everything from its management structures to its daily operations.

The Bill’s journey through the house began on 17th February 2026, when it was laid by John Abdulai Jinapor on behalf of Haruna Iddrisu.

Following a detailed review by the Committee on Education, which included consultations with Education Minister Dr Clement Apaak and officials from the Attorney-General’s Office, the House moved to adopt the committee’s recommendation for its passage in accordance with Article 106 of the 1992 Constitution.

The new university is designed with a multi-campus structure aimed at bringing specialised technical education to the heart of Ghana’s agricultural and engineering hubs:

• Main Campus: Located at Bunsu in the Eastern Region.
• Satellite Campuses: Established at Kenyasi in the Ashanti Region and Acherensua in the Ahafo Region.

This geographical spread is part of a deliberate policy to decentralise infrastructure. By moving beyond the traditional hubs of Accra and Kumasi, the government intends to bring higher education closer to underserved communities, stimulate local economies, and ease the mounting pressure on housing and social services in major cities.

Beyond its physical footprint, the Bill focuses heavily on institutional integrity. The Education Committee concluded that the legislation was “both necessary and timely,” noting that it sets out modern governance structures and clarifies institutional arrangements.

The new legal framework is specifically designed to promote academic freedom and inclusivity, enhance transparency in university operations and ensure strict financial accountability across all campuses.

With the Bill now passed, the focus shifts to the physical development of the sites and the appointment of the university’s first governing council to oversee its inaugural academic year.