President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has unveiled plans for the establishment of four new universities to address the increasing demand for tertiary
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has unveiled plans for the establishment of four new universities to address the increasing demand for tertiary education.
The announcement was made during the conferment of his fifth honorary doctorate from Valley View University, where he reiterated his administration’s commitment to enhancing the quality and accessibility of education.
“Building on this legacy, my administration has continued to support the growth of private tertiary institutions,” President Akufo-Addo stated.
He outlined various interventions by his government aimed at improving education quality, including comprehensive teacher training programmes, curriculum enhancements, and the integration of digital tools to enrich teaching and learning experiences.
“The government has decided to establish four new universities in Mampong in the Ashanti Region, Akrodie in the Bono Region, Bunso in the Eastern Region, and Kintampo in the Bono East Region, while also expanding facilities in existing institutions.”
The President noted that the goal is to increase tertiary enrollment to 40% by 2030, up from the current 18.84%. He also highlighted efforts to achieve a balanced science-to-humanities enrollment ratio of 60:40, in line with the country’s educational strategic plan from 2019 to 2020.
Additionally, President Akufo-Addo urged citizens to reject any presidential aspirant who proposes reviewing the Free Senior High School programme.