Haruna Iddrisu, the Minister-designate for Education, has disclosed that an estimated ₵345 million will be required to implement the National Democratic Congress (NDC)’s proposed free tertiary tuition policy.

The policy, which forms part of the NDC’s broader agenda to make education more accessible, aims to reduce financial barriers for students entering tertiary institutions across the country.

During his vetting on Monday, Iddrisu outlined the financial requirements for the policy, stating that the government plans to provide ₵345 million to universities to cover tuition fees for students, including refunds for those who have already paid.

He further explained that the policy allows parents who are willing to contribute to their children’s education to do so, providing flexibility while ensuring broader accessibility for students.

Mr. Iddrisu stated, “The country will require about ₵345 million of the population of students who enter tertiary institutions that is what the state will be required to do. We intend to provide that money to the affected universities, at least, to make refunds to those who have already paid fees,” he stated.

“The beauty of this is that parents who are willing to pay can do so under this policy that has been introduced by the NDC,” he stated.