In a heartfelt appeal to the Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, Ghana’s private university colleges are seeking a lifeline to stay afloat.
The Ghana Christian University College, along with other un-chartered private institutions, has formally requested an extension of seven to ten years to meet accreditation requirements, citing severe financial constraints.
In an open letter to the Honorable Minister of Education, Vice President of Ghana Christian University College, Rev. Dr. Richard Owusu Nyarko highlighted the struggles faced by private universities, including dwindling resources, high-interest loans, and delays in securing funding for infrastructure and programs.
“Many of us have had to seek external investors or take on crippling debt just to keep our doors open. We humbly plead for mercy and another opportunity to fulfill our charter obligations,” Dr Nyarko wrote.
The letter emphasized the critical role private universities play in maintaining Ghana’s reputation as a leading educational hub in West Africa.
Without intervention, Dr Nyarko warned, many institutions risk collapse; jeopardizing thousands of students and faculty.
The appeal now rests with the Ministry of Education and the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), as stakeholders await a response that could determine the fate of private higher education in the country.
