President John Dramani Mahama interacting with a person with disability at the launch of the free tertiary education program in Accra
Source: Africa Publicity
Ghana’s President, John Dramani Mahama, has launched a free tertiary education program for persons with disabilities across Ghana, describing the initiative as “another historic milestone in our country’s journey towards true inclusion and equality.”
In a Facebook post on Saturday, October 26, 2025, following the launch, President Mahama stated that the initiative “is not an act of charity. It is a moral responsibility and an act of justice.”
He highlighted the human stories behind the statistics, noting that “behind the statistics of over two million Ghanaians living with disabilities are real human stories of perseverance, talent, and dreams that deserve to be fulfilled.”
According to him, “each student supported under this policy becomes an asset to our nation, whose success will strengthen Ghana’s economy and enrich our collective humanity.”
Reflecting on his administration’s previous efforts, Mahama said, “In 2015, we introduced the Inclusive Education Policy. Today, we advance that vision further by fulfilling my pledge to make higher education accessible to all, regardless of financial condition or circumstances.”
He explained that “the revamped and digitised Student Loan Trust Fund will lead implementation with transparency and efficiency, supported by an annual contribution of GHS 50 million from GETFUND.”
President Mahama concluded his post with a call to action, urging national commitment to equality: “Our collective task is to ensure that no Ghanaian is denied the chance to learn, to work, and to serve because of disability. Together, we are building a Ghana that leaves no one behind.”
