I agree with you. the school fees at uds is extremely high (for instance, matured students for BSC nursing pays about 5,597 ghana cedis without the students being told of the breakdown of the fees and if you there ask, manage ... read full comment
I agree with you. the school fees at uds is extremely high (for instance, matured students for BSC nursing pays about 5,597 ghana cedis without the students being told of the breakdown of the fees and if you there ask, management will crucify you).Also lecture halls and furnitures is really a big problem in the university
ADJOA WANGARA 9 years ago
Trust me, Francis Kwarteng is a half baked educated bogus illiterate, he can only copy and paste his I.Q. is inadequate to write a full reasonably sense making article on his own.
Trust me, Francis Kwarteng is a half baked educated bogus illiterate, he can only copy and paste his I.Q. is inadequate to write a full reasonably sense making article on his own.
Kwei Kwei 9 years ago
Adjoa why do you call someone a semi-literate?
Are you perfect? learn to respect the views others.
Adjoa why do you call someone a semi-literate?
Are you perfect? learn to respect the views others.
concern Developer 9 years ago
it is well kraah
it is well kraah
PROF KAWAWA 9 years ago
After reading this piece I cannot help but say that this writer doesnt know how far UDS has come from humble beginings. If he knew what existed in the onset and compare to the strides that has been made thus far in the curren ... read full comment
After reading this piece I cannot help but say that this writer doesnt know how far UDS has come from humble beginings. If he knew what existed in the onset and compare to the strides that has been made thus far in the current financial challenges of UDS he will simply applaud. I am not saying all is well with UDS and that no one should complain. But I expect that this writer got to be real and attack the root problem and not the status quo.First of all school fees are arrived at between universirty authorities and the SCR. So if there is any misgivings about what is being paid he could simply have sought explanation from the SRC.Besides if he thinks the other universities pay lsss, he can simply apply there and go there. I do not think he is being forced to stay and study in UDS. In the case of furniture, I know the works and Physical development office with Mr. Ambrose Tee has beeing providing pad chairs and in some cases having welded bracing of these chairs because these same students pick them out of classrooms. Like the writer himself acknowledged, authorities have to go round student hostels to retrieve them for exams. when students are admitted they are informed about their residential status. So if anyone upon inspection of the facilities provided and doesnt find it suitable the fellow can go out and get a place that better suits him/her. So i dont see what the big deal is. There are very descent place in the wa township where one can rent. The TTFPP is a third trimester program. And no one asks students to do any prefinancing. Just as students come and stay in school for any academic program and fend for themselves so also is TTFPP.The communities that that absorb these students however provide the acomodation for the students. First ttimers to communities are transported there. In the second year they are expected to find their way there. Why on earth will anyone give a souvinir to a student to study to develop himself? Complains about the road infrastructure to places like the library is petty and misdirected. My advise to this socalled writter is to make the best use of what is provided. UDS is growing and despite the numerous challenges, they have a huge potential to meet your cliche of a centre for excellence with crafty contribututions from people like you. Good luck!!!
love peace 9 years ago
Masa i m a current student of uds, Sch of medicine and health sciences Tamale all what has been said in this article are very true!!!
Masa i m a current student of uds, Sch of medicine and health sciences Tamale all what has been said in this article are very true!!!
Norsaid 9 years ago
Why do you sound so intolerant? I was just going to ask the writer why he chose to remain anonymous in order to write and publish such a civilised piece of concerns, but after reading your response, I now understand him. Your ... read full comment
Why do you sound so intolerant? I was just going to ask the writer why he chose to remain anonymous in order to write and publish such a civilised piece of concerns, but after reading your response, I now understand him. Yours simply betrays the kind of attitude that's attached to students' concerns be they genuine or not.
I should however acknowledge your assession that UDS has seen great improvement over the years. From afar i am proud of UDS because i'm a northerner. I never attended UDS or have any relation there. I just love it because it boosts my image as a notherner. I am praying and anxiously waiting for that day when each campuse in the three regions will be given independent university status.My beef which alines with the writer's is that UDS must develop in comparative quality as other Ghanaian universities, or even better. We shouldn't dwell in self pitty and mediocrity.
Abeeku Mensah 9 years ago
For as long as the Ghanaian society defer to the rather minuscule number of our educated and political elite class to possess all of wisdom in Ghana, we can only hope for mediocrity in education, dispensation of justice and ... read full comment
For as long as the Ghanaian society defer to the rather minuscule number of our educated and political elite class to possess all of wisdom in Ghana, we can only hope for mediocrity in education, dispensation of justice and with government services. It's 2015 and there is not a single person in Ghana that has justified the national service scheme using any acceptable measuring yardstick and yet we continue its use. Why would the people who espoused the ideals of post secondary education agree to a scheme that abuse, misuse and under utilize university acquired skills while it abuses scare government monetary resources while at it? It is an affirmation that our educated and political elite class is not imbued with wisdom and the society at large must not and cannot defer all power to the elite class lest we perish. Expansion of the university system is not the problem but the elite class that will not agree to have a greater share of society with equal classroom earned credentials lest they loose their pecking order who continue to cheat students and auxiliary staff even when they are incapable of writing and producing textbook in the fields they claim to master. Education in Ghana, like justice and politics have become a money pit for some and money grab bars for others.
Edo 9 years ago
There has been crying for bridging the gap between the north and the south. This article has showed that the poverty gap is ever opening wider. The UDS are ripping the poor and getting away with it.Natives of the North and Gh ... read full comment
There has been crying for bridging the gap between the north and the south. This article has showed that the poverty gap is ever opening wider. The UDS are ripping the poor and getting away with it.Natives of the North and Ghana as a whole should wake up to this day light robbery.
J T 9 years ago
Boss,everything in the article is 100% true,I completed 2006, I went there in December 2014 and I was highly disappointed and ashamed of what I saw. The authorities are not trying at all. Something should be done quickly to s ... read full comment
Boss,everything in the article is 100% true,I completed 2006, I went there in December 2014 and I was highly disappointed and ashamed of what I saw. The authorities are not trying at all. Something should be done quickly to save the situation.
Ske 9 years ago
I agree, it's unfortunate one cannot wallop on his chest and feel proud about his alma matter like UDS. In spite of the high tuition fees there are always no improvements in infrastructures, they always want people to give th ... read full comment
I agree, it's unfortunate one cannot wallop on his chest and feel proud about his alma matter like UDS. In spite of the high tuition fees there are always no improvements in infrastructures, they always want people to give them upper hand without their efforts. The management is just selfish and greedy. How many of the lecturers finished their programmes in poor Schools like UDS? They put not effort to make the School competitive but rather gearing the funds to their self aggrandizement. Please, i am a past student i couldn't come with any of my relatives for graduation because of the dusty nature of Wa-campus. Ask them, are they still waiting for Atta Mills to complete the road for them together with the library? Then UDS has a long way to go.
Gabby 9 years ago
@ Adwoa Wangara, why are u always on Mr Francis Kwarteng? Do you have any thing against the man? U hate the man with intense hatred. Adwoa pls come again.
@ Adwoa Wangara, why are u always on Mr Francis Kwarteng? Do you have any thing against the man? U hate the man with intense hatred. Adwoa pls come again.
Commonsense 9 years ago
And that criminal Mahama is fooling around without shame
And that criminal Mahama is fooling around without shame
nabia 9 years ago
your litany of complaints is nauseating. Nothing on suggestions. Parts of your write up sound unreal. Students are posted to villages without electricity and water and as university students you cannot use uour brains to help ... read full comment
your litany of complaints is nauseating. Nothing on suggestions. Parts of your write up sound unreal. Students are posted to villages without electricity and water and as university students you cannot use uour brains to help advocate for these amenities for the community. What did you go to university for to pass exams or to help develop the country. No wonder we are where we are as a country. Always complaining
sharky 9 years ago
well said.I blame the self acclaimed intellectuals in the north.UDS the only university in the world which has not gone through any significant Changes after ten solid years.How can a whole tertiary institution exist without ... read full comment
well said.I blame the self acclaimed intellectuals in the north.UDS the only university in the world which has not gone through any significant Changes after ten solid years.How can a whole tertiary institution exist without a library and computer lab.It doesn't befit a status of a University.I'm totally disappointed in the Northerners.
Yaw 9 years ago
Every single word, even a letter in this article is so 101% true....
There are more stuffs the writer didn't even state in there....Those who attended UDS will tell you...
Why do you think the writer wants to remain anonym ... read full comment
Every single word, even a letter in this article is so 101% true....
There are more stuffs the writer didn't even state in there....Those who attended UDS will tell you...
Why do you think the writer wants to remain anonymous?...
I challenge Those insulting the Writer to go there personally and see things for themselves...
Wa Campus especially.....my alma mata....
Ghanaians need to know what's going on and begin to appreciate students for what they go through yet still tries to attain better Classes..
Good evening
Edwin the concerned ghanaman 9 years ago
I think the cat is let out of the sack now. The way authorities react to question raised by those concern is very very disheartning as if the school is a typical northern enterprise. The typical answers always given is why do ... read full comment
I think the cat is let out of the sack now. The way authorities react to question raised by those concern is very very disheartning as if the school is a typical northern enterprise. The typical answers always given is why do you bypass schools in the south and come here. Pls ministry of education step in now to transform the school. Pls JJ nothing is been done to lift up ur name. The school needs a total shake up for the school thrive now. Pls media highlight this for to the public now. By a concern citizen
Kofi 9 years ago
The word "excellence" seems to have lost its meaning in our society. We call anything excellent. So at the end of the day, nothing is excellent. Mediocrity has been elevated to a national standard.
The word "excellence" seems to have lost its meaning in our society. We call anything excellent. So at the end of the day, nothing is excellent. Mediocrity has been elevated to a national standard.
Pope skinny 9 years ago
The worse of it is in Nyankpala campus,fire burn them!
The worse of it is in Nyankpala campus,fire burn them!
that's what we want 9 years ago
To add to this, there's a death trap being set in the name of building a hall on Nyankpala campus. How can one set up a three storey building on a building which is over 20 years old. For the love of God that building MUST be ... read full comment
To add to this, there's a death trap being set in the name of building a hall on Nyankpala campus. How can one set up a three storey building on a building which is over 20 years old. For the love of God that building MUST be pulled down. This building in question is named after a very prominent public figure " Kofi Annan". We pray to avert any disaster but this is one we can prevent. Life is previous, PULL KOFI ANNAN DOWN!!!!!!!!!!!
I agree with you. the school fees at uds is extremely high (for instance, matured students for BSC nursing pays about 5,597 ghana cedis without the students being told of the breakdown of the fees and if you there ask, manage ...
read full comment
Trust me, Francis Kwarteng is a half baked educated bogus illiterate, he can only copy and paste his I.Q. is inadequate to write a full reasonably sense making article on his own.
Adjoa why do you call someone a semi-literate?
Are you perfect? learn to respect the views others.
it is well kraah
After reading this piece I cannot help but say that this writer doesnt know how far UDS has come from humble beginings. If he knew what existed in the onset and compare to the strides that has been made thus far in the curren ...
read full comment
Masa i m a current student of uds, Sch of medicine and health sciences Tamale all what has been said in this article are very true!!!
Why do you sound so intolerant? I was just going to ask the writer why he chose to remain anonymous in order to write and publish such a civilised piece of concerns, but after reading your response, I now understand him. Your ...
read full comment
For as long as the Ghanaian society defer to the rather minuscule number of our educated and political elite class to possess all of wisdom in Ghana, we can only hope for mediocrity in education, dispensation of justice and ...
read full comment
There has been crying for bridging the gap between the north and the south. This article has showed that the poverty gap is ever opening wider. The UDS are ripping the poor and getting away with it.Natives of the North and Gh ...
read full comment
Boss,everything in the article is 100% true,I completed 2006, I went there in December 2014 and I was highly disappointed and ashamed of what I saw. The authorities are not trying at all. Something should be done quickly to s ...
read full comment
I agree, it's unfortunate one cannot wallop on his chest and feel proud about his alma matter like UDS. In spite of the high tuition fees there are always no improvements in infrastructures, they always want people to give th ...
read full comment
@ Adwoa Wangara, why are u always on Mr Francis Kwarteng? Do you have any thing against the man? U hate the man with intense hatred. Adwoa pls come again.
And that criminal Mahama is fooling around without shame
your litany of complaints is nauseating. Nothing on suggestions. Parts of your write up sound unreal. Students are posted to villages without electricity and water and as university students you cannot use uour brains to help ...
read full comment
well said.I blame the self acclaimed intellectuals in the north.UDS the only university in the world which has not gone through any significant Changes after ten solid years.How can a whole tertiary institution exist without ...
read full comment
Every single word, even a letter in this article is so 101% true....
There are more stuffs the writer didn't even state in there....Those who attended UDS will tell you...
Why do you think the writer wants to remain anonym ...
read full comment
I think the cat is let out of the sack now. The way authorities react to question raised by those concern is very very disheartning as if the school is a typical northern enterprise. The typical answers always given is why do ...
read full comment
The word "excellence" seems to have lost its meaning in our society. We call anything excellent. So at the end of the day, nothing is excellent. Mediocrity has been elevated to a national standard.
The worse of it is in Nyankpala campus,fire burn them!
To add to this, there's a death trap being set in the name of building a hall on Nyankpala campus. How can one set up a three storey building on a building which is over 20 years old. For the love of God that building MUST be ...
read full comment