Education in Africa: An Administrator's Perspective

Ghana has one of the most promising higher education sectors in Africa, with a significant contribution from private sector. With more than 400,000 students enrolled in the higher education institutions (HEI), country has seen a phenomenal growth in the number of private HEIs in last one decade. In the year 2016-2017 itself number of accredited private tertiary institutions increased to 85 as compared to 75 during the year 2015-2016. This is as per the most recent report on accredited tertiary institutions released by NAB on 12th April 2017. One of the most interesting fact to note from the report  is that during 2016, twelve (12) new accredited private HEIs were approved by NAB to offer tertiary programs. This gives an indication that there are scope for new HEIs in the country, propelled both by the increase in demand for tertiary education by local students and selection of Ghana as a destination for higher education by other African nationals. Higher Education In...

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As most of the universities and university colleges across Ghana approached closure of their admissions register for Jan 2016 session, they are still busy counting their losses due to sudden downfall in their fresh student numbers after fruitful years since 2013. Throughout the country university council and administrative staffs were busy in formulating strategic plans to increase upon the student enrolments and reduce the expenses to sustain this downfall, they were further shaken by a statement from Head of State of one of the country, which contributes towards a majority share of foreign student population in Ghana. H.E. President of the Republic of Nigeria, Hon. Muhammudu Buhari made his position clear on forex allocation for school fees of Nigerian students studying abroad. As per the President, Nigeria cannot afford to sell forex to parents seeking to fund their children's education abroad. This means that Nigerians will not be able to purchase forex from banks in Nig...