Presentation of the Grant
The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, announced that President John Dramani Mahama dedicated a grant from the Chinese Government to establish new universities in Ghana.
Speaking at the launch of the Free Tertiary Education for Persons with Disabilities initiative in Accra, the Minister revealed that President Mahama secured 200 million Renminbi (RMB) from China, equivalent to between 27 and 30 million US dollars, to support Ghana’s higher education sector.
The Chinese government was benevolent and generous enough to give Ghana some 200 million RMB.
Mr Iddrisu disclosed that the grant was offered during the President’s visit to China a few weeks ago.
Author's Summary
Ghana receives a grant from China to establish new universities.