No-Fees-Stress Policy Boosts University Enrolments, Says Registrar

Sunyani: The implementation of the government's 'No-Fees-Stress' policy has led to a significant increase in student enrolment at public universities, according to Mr. James Clarke Hayford, the Registrar In-charge of Dean Students Officer at the University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR). According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Hayford expressed appreciation for the policy's introduction, praising President John Dramani Mahama for its implementation. He highlighted how the policy has considerably alleviated the economic pressures on families, thereby enabling a greater number of students to pursue university education. Mr. Hayford, who also serves as the Institutional Advancement and Alumni Relations Officer at UENR, shared his thoughts during an interview in Sunyani. He stated, "The No-Fees-Stress policy of President Mahama is making accessing university education easier for many Ghanaians," noting that the policy covers a substantial portion of tuition fees. Mr. Hayford encouraged students benefiting f rom the policy to remain diligent and disciplined in their studies, emphasizing that their commitment would help ensure the policy's sustainability for future students. Launched in 2025 by President Mahama, the 'No-Fees-Stress' policy aims to broaden access to higher education across the country. The policy ensures that the government fully covers all academic-related fees for first-year students attending universities, technical institutions, colleges of education, and nursing training schools.