The Teacher Trainees Association of Ghana has commended President John Dramani Mahama for his commitment to implementing the ‘No Fees Stress’ policy. This landmark initiative, officially launched on July 4, 2025, in Koforidua, Eastern Region, aims to eliminate financial barriers to tertiary education in Ghana. Under the program, the government will cover the academic-related fees for all first-year students enrolled in public tertiary institutions starting from the 2025 academic year.
So far, the program has successfully cleared academic user fees for an initial 15,000 students, with over 340,000 applications validated. The Teacher Trainees Association views this move as a strong indication of the Mahama-led government’s dedication to providing fair and inclusive education in the country.
A statement signed by the President of the Teacher Trainees Association, Nanija Divine, reads: “TTAG acknowledges the efforts of the Ministry of Education, under the leadership of Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, for his continued policy ingenuity. The association also highly commends Dr. Saajida Shiraz, CEO of the Student Loan Trust Fund, for her operational excellence, particularly in ensuring the immediate funding of this initiative and clearing legacy arrears.”
Of notable significance is the government’s firm assurance that payment of Teacher Trainees allowances for the first and second semester of the 2025/2026 academic year, shall resume shortly. This has restored confidence among Trainees, as the association looks forward to the prompt disbursement of the allowances”, they said. The trainees further pledged its support towards the successful implementation of government policies in the education sector.
Source: Starrfm.com.gh/Prince Essien Ofori
