The Ministry of Education has directed the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) to demand accountability from public universities regarding the utilisation of their internally generated funds (IGFs).
According to the Ministry, there is an urgent need to assess how these funds are contributing to access to quality education and the development of educational infrastructure.
Speaking at the commissioning of the Dr. Paul Effah Conference Hall for the Ghana Tertiary Education sector on Tuesday, June 3, Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu emphasised that while the government continues to support public universities, it is equally critical for the institutions to demonstrate prudent use of their own generated revenues.
“We must shine the light on the universities’ utilisation of their IGF and how that benefits expanding access to quality higher education, particularly the provision of residential halls and, more importantly, lecture theatres.”
The Minister also tasked the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) to develop a comprehensive blueprint for the establishment of polytechnics in every region.
He emphasised that these regional polytechnics will serve as transitional institutions, equipping students with hands-on competencies needed for the job market.
“…Don’t you think that another layer is for us to have a polytechnic in each region in Ghana to provide a link between senior high school and the university? What do we do to improve the industry connection?
“So maybe your council would want to look into this and give the president a blueprint, but it is a possible pursuit in expanding access to higher education that government will think ahead and see if we can have a polytechnic in each of the 16 regions of Ghana to expand, increase access to higher education that still focuses on employability and industry.”
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