It’s appalling, shocking, it’s a killer – Rent Commissioner upset over student hostel conditions
Rent Commissioner Frederick Opoku has raised alarm over what he describes as appalling and potentially dangerous conditions at some private hostels serving university students.
Rent Commissioner Frederick Opoku has expressed deep concern over the appalling conditions in some private hostels that serve university students in Ghana. Following a petition from the National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS), the Rent Commissioner conducted inspections to assess the situation firsthand. The conditions he found were alarming, with overcrowding, poor ventilation, and inadequate facilities.
Opoku emphasized that the issues were not isolated to a single hostel but were prevalent across universities in the country. He questioned whether these facilities were properly licensed and monitored, expressing shock at the crowded conditions, with multiple students sharing thin cubicles. The Rent Commissioner stressed that such poor living conditions are unacceptable and could have serious consequences for the well-being of students.
He called for urgent action to address these issues, describing the situation as a "killer" and a matter that demands government scrutiny.
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