The National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS) has strongly objected to the inauguration of the Scholarship Authority Board without student representation, calling the move a serious breach of democratic norms in education governance.
In a statement released on Thursday, January 8, 2026, the student body emphasized that students are central stakeholders in scholarship programs, and excluding them from decision-making undermines the board’s legitimacy, fairness, and accountability.
NUGS President Rashid Ibrahim said, “Students are not incidental stakeholders within the scholarship framework; they are its core purpose.”
The union warned that a board operating without student input risks being disconnected from the realities of those it is meant to serve.
The union is demanding an urgent dialogue with the government and the Scholarship Authority to include student representatives and has called on authorities to amend the Scholarship Authority Act to formalize student participation.
NUGS stressed its commitment to “constructive dialogue, cooperation, and responsible advocacy,” while vowing to ensure students’ voices are reflected in decisions that directly affect their academic futures.
The union represents over 12 million Ghanaian students and highlighted that student representation in education boards is a settled democratic convention that strengthens credibility and public trust.
Read below the statement
