In a defining moment for Ghana’s educational future, President John Dramani Mahama has launched the “No Fees Stress” policy—an ambitious and transformative initiative aimed at democratizing access to tertiary education across the country.
Unveiled in a spirited ceremony in Koforidua, Eastern Region, the policy marks a watershed in Ghana’s educational journey. President Mahama announced that academic user fees have been cleared for an initial 15,000 first-year students entering public tertiary institutions.
“This is just the beginning,” the President declared, his voice resonating with conviction. “Let it be known across this land that, from today, no Ghanaian child will be denied a place in our tertiary institutions simply because of their inability to pay academic fees.”
President Mahama described the policy as a cornerstone in his broader vision for an inclusive Ghana—a nation where talent and dreams are not stifled by economic hardship.“This is the path to a more just society,” he asserted. “This is how we build a future where no dream is deferred, and no potential is wasted.”
The “No Fees Stress” policy stands as a flagship intervention designed to eliminate financial roadblocks for Ghanaian youth seeking higher education. Beginning with the 2025 academic year, the state will fully absorb academic fees for all first-year students enrolled in public tertiary institutions.
Education analysts and social policy experts have hailed the initiative as a revolutionary step—one that could reshape the landscape of higher education and unlock the latent potential of thousands of young Ghanaians.
By lifting this critical burden, the Mahama administration aims to ensure that access to education is governed not by privilege or wealth, but by merit, passion, and purpose.
The launch of this policy signals more than financial relief—it is a bold reaffirmation of the state’s responsibility to level the playing field, offering every child, regardless of their social standing, a fair chance to climb the ladder of opportunity.
As the echoes of this announcement ripple across the country, one message is clear: under “No Fees Stress,” Ghana’s future will not be held hostage by poverty, but propelled by possibility.
Source: zaaghana.com//Issifu Alidu Laa-Bandow
