Ghanaian students in the UK have been protesting at the Ghana High Commission over 40 months of unpaid stipends. The High Commissioner, Sabah Zita Benson, has said that the oath-taking exercise for GSA-sponsored UK PhD students will proceed despite their strong objections.
Students Protest Unpaid Stipends
Ghanaian students in the UK are calling for urgent action to resolve the outstanding payments. According to reports, the students have been protesting at the Ghana High Commission, holding placards and demanding answers from the Ghana Scholarship Secretariat (GSS).
High Commissioner Defies Student Protests
Despite the protests, Ghana High Commissioner Sabah Zita Benson has stated that the oath-taking exercise for GSA-sponsored UK PhD students will proceed as planned. In a working visit to the Ghana High Commission in London, Benson addressed concerns over the unpaid stipends and tuition fees.
Students' Plight
Three Ghanaian students, who completed their studies in Leicestershire in September as part of a scholarship programme, have been left without their stipends and university fees. The students, who were part of a scholarship programme, have been waiting for answers from the GSS.
Government Commitment
The Ghanaian government has remained committed to advancing healthcare delivery, according to the High Commissioner's statement. However, this commitment has not translated into timely payments for the students.
The protests by the Ghanaian students in the UK have sparked concerns over the government's handling of scholarship programmes. The students' plight has highlighted the need for urgent action to resolve the outstanding payments. As the oath-taking exercise proceeds, the students will continue to demand answers from the Ghana Scholarship Secretariat.
Source: 3News
