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The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has instructed the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) to immediately halt any unauthorised increases in tuition fees by public universities.
The directive comes after reports emerged that some institutions had arbitrarily raised fees following the introduction of the “No Fees Stress Policy”, which offers free tertiary education for first-year students and persons with disabilities.
Appearing before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament on Monday, November 3, 2025, Mr. Iddrisu expressed deep concern that some universities were taking advantage of the policy to impose unjustified adjustments.
“Believe me, my most impactful launch as a minister was when the No Fees Stress Policy was launched; I had a good sleep because this was an impactful social intervention of the President,” he said.
He warned that the Ministry would not tolerate any attempt by universities to exploit the policy, directing GTEC to issue firm instructions to ensure compliance.
“Many of you MPs sitting here know how much you spend on paying school fees when the period comes. But this is to send a caution — GTEC is here. I have seen some schools increasing their fees because the government said it is absorbing them. We will not accept that. So make sure you issue consequential instructions to schools not to take advantage of that,” he cautioned.
The minister reaffirmed the government’s commitment to making tertiary education accessible and affordable, emphasising that all institutions must align with the administration’s goal of easing the financial burden on students and families.
In a related announcement, Mr. Iddrisu revealed that the Ministry of Education is reviewing the policy requiring private universities to obtain a presidential charter within 10 years of establishment.
He explained that the review follows appeals from several private institutions seeking additional time to meet the necessary requirements for independent operation.
