Education Minister proposes 5 to 10% annual rent increase cap for public universities
Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has proposed a mechanism to guide annual increases in accommodation charges at public universities, suggesting that adjustments could be linked to inflation and fall within a range of five to 10 per cent. He has called for a committee to assess accommodation costs and advise Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson […]
Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has proposed a mechanism to cap annual rent increases for public university accommodations, suggesting a range of five to 10 percent based on inflation. He has called for a committee to assess accommodation costs and advise Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson on an appropriate annual adjustment under the Fees and Charges Act.
The proposed committee would be tasked with determining a suitable benchmark for annual increases, aiming to curb excessive charges and provide predictability for students.
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