These are cubicles, not hostels – Rent Commissioner blasts shocking conditions in student facilities
The Rent Commissioner, Frederick Opoku, has described conditions in some private student accommodation facilities as “appalling” and “shocking”, following inspections triggered by a petition from the National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS). According to him, the inspections revealed overcrowded rooms, poor ventilation and facilities that, in his view, do not meet the basic description of […]
The Rent Commissioner, Frederick Opoku, has harshly criticized the conditions in certain private student accommodations, stating they are "appalling" and "shocking". These assessments came after a petition from the National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS) prompted a series of inspections. The Commissioner expressed disbelief at the overcrowded spaces and inadequate facilities, which he deemed do not constitute a proper hostel.
He inspected multiple universities and found the same issues across the board. Overcrowding, poor ventilation, and unverified licensing were the major concerns. He emphasized the need for urgent government intervention, calling the situation a "shame" and an "atrocity" that cannot be tolerated under the guise of private investment.
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