The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has promised to provide free tuition to first-year students in public institutions if given the mandate to lead the nation after the December 7, 2024, election.
This was revealed by a public relations consultant and a member of the NDC Youth Manifesto team, Festus Mwingsong Akyuuro, during the launching of the NDC’s Youth Manifesto at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) on Monday, August 12, 2024.
According to the NDC, the policy is to ease the financial burden on parents to ensure accessible higher education.
“No academic fees for first-year students. We’ve heard countless stories of students who finished school with 7As, and we had to start crowdfunding for them. All of that will be a thing of the past under the next NDC administration,” he noted.
Additionally, the NDC has pledged certification for artisans nationwide.
With a focus on empowering artisans, the NDC will implement a “Step-Up Certification Policy”.
This initiative will allow artisans such as seamstresses, hairdressers, carpenters, mechanics, and masons to attend technical universities, honing their skills and earning certifications in their respective fields.
Furthermore, the party has revealed that there will be a national programme to ensure that every apprentice receives the necessary support to start their trade upon completion.
The flag bearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama, has pledged to improve education in Ghana.
He described the prevailing education system as appalling and said it needed a holistic approach, stakeholders’ engagement and visionary leadership to be addressed.
Mr Mahama said his government would not facilitate an education system focused on access but would expand infrastructure and ensure equity and quality outcomes.