Mahama Ayariga saves tertiary students from paying unapproved fees

Management of public tertiary institutions have been directed by the National Council for Tertiary Education to maintain the 2016/2017 Academic Year levels of fees and charges while Parliamentary approval is sought for any adjustments for this academic year.

This follows a treat from Hon Mahama Ayariga, Member of Parliament for Bawku Central and Chairman of Subsidiary Legislation Committee
Committee in Parliament to battle unapproved fees being charged by the institutions in court.

The National Council for Tertiary Education
urged all stakeholders to uphold the decision and act accordingly.

A statement issued by the Council, and signed by the Executive Secrectary, Professor Mohamed Salifu,and copied to Ghanapoliticsonline.com said: “The proposed fees and charges for the 2017/2018 Academic Year have been collated for consideration and approval by Parliament.

“This is in accordance with the requirements of the Fees and Charges (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009 (Act 793) and Amendment Instrument 2016 (L.I.2228).”

Below is the directive from the NCTE

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