Six new universities coming by year-end – Edu. Minister
The Minister of Education, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum has disclosed that the government plans to establish six new universities across the country by the end of this year.
This initiative, according to him, aims to increase the gross tertiary enrollment ratio in the country.
The new institutions include the University of Engineering and Applied Sciences at Akrodie in the Ahafo Region, the University of Engineering and Agricultural Science at Bunso in the Eastern Region, the University of Health, Agriculture and Life Sciences at Kintampo in the Bono East Region, the University of Mampong in the Ashanti Region, the Local Governance and Leadership University in Accra, and the University for Sports Development.
Dr. Adutwum announced the plan during a presentation in Accra on the State of Education.
He emphasised that the government's bold attempt is to achieve a 40 per cent gross tertiary enrollment ratio by 2030.
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