The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has pledged to provide tuition-free education for first-year students in public universities if it wins the 2024 general elections.
This initiative is part of a broader strategy to improve access to higher education, particularly for students from financially disadvantaged backgrounds, according to the party.
John Dramani Mahama, the party’s flagbearer, unveiled this proposal during the launch of the NDC’s youth manifesto in Accra on Monday, August 12, 2024.
Mahama also highlighted other key initiatives, including the introduction of a “24-hour economy policy,” aimed at increasing economic activity around the clock, which could potentially create more job opportunities and enhance productivity.
“We will create an enabling environment for young people to thrive and lay a foundation for prosperous Ghanaians not just a few.
“We will increase access to quality education from the basic and second cycle to tertiary levels as well as affordable healthcare and numerous job creation programmes,” he stated.
The party also suggested setting up a Ministry for Youth Development.
Mahama, the party’s leader, said this ministry would aim to help Ghana’s young people reach their full potential.
