Minister for Education Haruna Iddrisu has announced the formation of a committee to develop a roadmap for implementing the Free Tertiary Education initiative for persons with disabilities. The committee will be co-chaired by Deputy Minister for Education, Dr. Clement Apaak.

He made this announcement while addressing members of the Ghana Federation of Disability Organizations during their visit to the Ministry of Education on Monday.

“Accordingly, I am happy to announce that Mr. John Atsu Homadzi and Honourable John Madzesi will represent you from the Federation, along with one of the ladies to be nominated by you. They will work with Deputy Minister Dr. Clement Apaak and the Chief Executive of the Students’ Loans Trust, Dr. Saajida Shiraz,” he said.

“We have defined a roadmap—three of you will work with three of our representatives—so that we can develop a blueprint that is agreeable to all parties for the implementation of the Free Tertiary Education Policy. There will be no walk-back on the President’s pledge.

“So, just constitute your team,” he added, noting that the Deputy Minister will co-chair the committee with Mr. Homadzi.

“We will do our utmost to enhance the provision of equitable, quality education in Ghana,” he affirmed.

Mr. Iddrisu also indicated that the Ministry is gathering data on persons with disabilities through the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission to ensure effective implementation of the inclusive policy.

“The Ministry is firmly committed to promoting accessible and equitable education for all, in line with President John Dramani Mahama’s resetting agenda.

“The best of John Dramani Mahama is ahead of us, not behind us. To measure him, let’s evaluate him based on today and what lies ahead,” Mr. Iddrisu stated.