Dr. Apaak outlines how NDC will regulate Laws on Scholarship

Member of Parliament for Builsa South Constituency in the Upper East Region on the ticket of the National Democratic Congress(NDC), Hon. Dr. Clement Apaak, speaking at the NDC’s Sectoral Press Briefing on its 2024 Manifesto, highlighted the party’s plan to reform the scholarship scheme. “We will introduce legislation to usher in a new era of government scholarship administration, which will prohibit the award of scholarships to government officials and streamline scholarships across multiple sectors,” Dr. Apaak stated.

He emphasized the need to “do away with the current uncoordinated regime” and ensure a fair and transparent scholarship process. Dr. Apaak also mentioned the NDC’s commitment to increasing investment in education, saying, “We will aggressively expand infrastructure, enhance teacher welfare and professional development, and increase investments in the sector for quality outcomes.”

The NDC’s education plan aims to address the challenges facing the sector, including infrastructural deficits, inconsistent curricula, and poor industrial relations. Dr. Apaak assured that the next NDC government will “comprehensively reset our educational system in collaboration with all stakeholders”.