PUSAG Presidential aspirant calls on gov’t to factor private universities in policy making
The immediate past External Affairs President of the Christian Service University College, Mr. Daniel Ofori, has joined the Private Universities Students Association (PUSAG) of Ghana’s Presidential race.
According to the journalist who formerly worked for Cititv Accra and Light Fm in Kumasi, the association has been idle for almost a year without substantive leadership to steer its affairs.
He has therefore called on government to factor Private Universities in its policies and programmes to complement private tertiary education in Ghana.
After submitting his nomination form at the PUSAG Secretariat in Accra, Mr. Daniel Ofori, noted that public universities often have limited funding and resources, which may affect the quality of education and research programmes they can offer.
He further mentioned that Private institutions, however, may have the resources to invest in cutting-edge technology and research facilities, providing students with more opportunities to explore their academic interests.
According to the popularly known Commander Ofori, “addressing these disparities will require a comprehensive approach that involves both public and private institutions, as well as government policies and funding”.
“The goal should be to ensure that all students have access to quality education and equal opportunities to succeed. Affordability is another challenge since private universities are often more expensive than public universities, making it harder for lower-income students to attend. This can result in a lack of diversity in these institutions, limiting the opportunities for students from different backgrounds”.
On the other hand, Mr. Daniel Ofori, believes that the contest is not a do-and-die affair and whoever wins must be congratulated by the rest of the aspirants.
The Private Universities Students Association’s elections would be held on Saturday, August 12, at the Lake Side University in Accra.
