Don’t Politicise Education – NUGS President Urges Flag Bearers

Don’t Politicise Education, Daniel Oppong Kyeremeh, the President of the National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS), has urged political party leaders to Don’t Politicis matters concerning education and instead focus on enhancing the well-being of Ghanaian students.

During his address at the NUGS Education Conference in Accra, Mr Kyeremeh emphasized the negative impact when education is politicise on the Ghanaian student population. He stressed that if issues regarding the education sector continue to be influenced by politics, it is the students who will suffer the consequences of bad policies.

With the upcoming 2024 election, Mr Kyeremeh called for a departure from the usual political approach to the education system. He urged politicians to involve the youth in policy formulation and decision-making processes, suggesting the establishment of a Youth Advisory Board. By including student leaders in policy design and implementation, the government can effectively address the needs of Ghanaian students, and don’t politicise education

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Mr Kyeremeh also highlighted the need for increased funding for educational projects. Specifically, he urged the Ministry of Education to remove the funding cap on the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund). He argued that the current allocation of funds from GETFund to schools is insufficient to support the necessary infrastructure and developmental projects.

Mr Kyeremeh emphasized that granting schools full access to the allocated funds would lead to a significant transformation of campuses across the country. He pointed out that several senior high schools have already benefited from GETFund support, enabling them to undertake extensive projects. Mr Kyeremeh expressed his belief that other schools can have similar success stories if they receive the full amount allocated to GETFund for project implementation.

The Minister of Education, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, was praised for his dedication to advancing education in the country. During the conference, Dr Adutwum emphasized the government’s commitment to further develop the educational system. He highlighted the importance of modernizing and innovating the system to address the challenges of today’s world.