Author: Maame Owusuaa Oppong
Founders, owners, chancellors, or representatives of some private institutions after discussing some concerns and challenges facing private universities reached a consensus to form an association that promotes their interests.
In an encounter with the media, the chancellor of Wisconsin University, Dr. Kofi Fynn said finally the association has been formed which is Private Universities Founders Association- Ghana (PUFA-Ghana).
According to him, the association is formed to address concerns of Private Universities to promote quality education in the country.
“Final deliberations will be held on 7th of February 2023 to elect leaders to chair the foundation”, he added.
Dr Fynn emphasized that PUFA- Ghana has come to stay to ensure the flexibility of tertiary tuition.
“10 private university owners have agreed to form an association to champion the interest of private universities in Ghana during a meeting at the Nana Araba Otua Hall of Wisconsin International University College,” he said.
He said they had only adopted the group’s name and were looking forward to finalising consultations with members on the remaining details of the group formation.
Dr. Fynn said the Association would be the official mouthpiece of private university chancellors in the country to champion the interest of their universities.
He informed that so far, fifteen private universities owners were part of the Association, adding that, hopefully, others would join when operations begin.
Dr. Fynn said they faced a myriad of challenges, hence their resolve to form an Association to tackle them.
He said the Association would offer them a united front to enable them to influence the formulation and implementation of government policies on tertiary education.
Dr. Fynn noted that the Association would have its interim office at the Wisconsin International University College Ghana until its fully registered and operational.
Meanwhile, members of the Association first met on Friday, January 13, 2023, to contemplate the formation of an association to champion their interests and growth and address their challenges.
The meeting brought together ten private universities owners and chancellors, who pledged their commitment to form the Association.
The team, however, was set to adopt a name, logo, and constitution by two weeks’ time.
