President Akufo-Addo has unveiled ambitious plans to establish four new universities in response to the growing demand for tertiary education.
He made this announcement while receiving his fifth honorary doctorate from Valley View University. The President emphasized his administration’s commitment to enhancing the quality and accessibility of education across the nation.
During his speech, President Akufo-Addo highlighted his government’s ongoing support for private tertiary institutions and various interventions aimed at improving education.
These initiatives include comprehensive teacher training programs, curriculum enhancements, and the integration of digital tools to enrich teaching and learning experiences.
The new universities will be located in Mampong in the Ashanti region, Akrodie in the Bono region, Bunso in the Eastern Region, and Kintampo in the Bono East region.
Additionally, the government plans to expand facilities in existing universities to increase tertiary enrollment to 40% by 2030, up from the current 18.84%.
This expansion aligns with the national goal of achieving a balanced science-to-humanities enrollment ratio of 60:40.
