NDC gov't will establish University in Sunyani- Mills

Sunyani, March 7, GNA - Professor John Evans Atta Mills, National Democratic Congress (NDC), on Thursday said if he won power in the 2008 elections his government would establish an Energy and Renewable Resource University in Sunyani.

Speaking to hundreds of NDC supporters at the party's office in Sunyani, Prof. Mills said in line with that the capitation grant would also not be selective but would cover every Ghanaian pupil under the Free Compulsory Basic Education (FCUBE).

Responding to the applause that met this suggestion, Prof. Mills said every pupil would be provided with free school uniform. Prof. Mills who is on a 10-day tour of six regions said education was so vital to the survival and future of progress of the nation that efforts should not be made to give the best education to children who were the future leaders of the nation.

Repeating the same sentiments at the palace of Sunyanihene Nana Boboma Asor Nkrawim II, Prof. Mills said providing food for the children alone would not make education achieve the desired result.

That was the reason why teachers would not only be motivated through adequate remuneration, restoration of study leave with allowance to them but also the improvement of other areas that would make teachers to expand their knowledge.

Those accompanying the NDC leader include, Mr. Johnson Asiedu-Nketia, General Secretary of the Party, Mr Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo and Mrs. Ama Benyiwa Doe National and Women Organisers respectively and Alhaji Muhammadu Mumuni, 2004 running mate for Prof Mills.

Professor Mills had already visited the Central, Eastern and Ashanti Regions and he is now heading towards northern Ghana.