Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu
The Ministry of Education has directed the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) to conduct an audit into how public universities have utilised their Internally Generated Funds (IGFs).
Minister Haruna Iddrisu stated that there is an urgent need to assess how these funds are contributing to access to quality education and the development of educational infrastructure.
He made the remarks during the commissioning of the Dr. Paul Effah Conference Hall for the Ghana Tertiary Education sector on Tuesday, June 3, 2025.
According to him, 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 a light on the universities’ utilisation of their IGFs and how that benefits the expansion of access to quality higher education, particularly through the provision of residential halls and, more importantly, lecture theatres,” he stated.
He also tasked the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) with developing a comprehensive blueprint for the establishment of polytechnics in every region.
He disclosed that these regional polytechnics will serve as transitional institutions, equipping students with the 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 of 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 provide the President with a blueprint. It is a possible path to expanding access to higher education that the government should consider — to see if we can establish a polytechnic in each of the 16 regions of Ghana, focusing on employability and industry relevance.”