News:
March 13, 2025
Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim has told Parliament the University of Local Government and Development Bill would be re-laid on the floor of the House soon as a joint Bill between himself and the Minister of Education.
According to him, the Bill was submitted to the House last year in the 8th Parliament, but its lifespan has terminated hence the need to re-introduce it.
This came to light on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, when the Member of Parliament for Offinso North Dr. Fred Kyei Asamoah wanted to know when the Bill would be re-introduced to allow the operationalization of the University in Akomadan in is constituency.
He further told the House that Cabinet has just been formed and the 2025 budget presented recently, hence the Ministry would take steps to resubmit the joint request for Executive approval by President John Mahama and subsequently re-laid for Parliamentary approval as soon as practicable.
“Mr. Speaker, it is envisaged that once the necessary approvals are sought, the university will promote academic and professional excellence in local government and development”.
Kwaku Sakyi-Danso/Ghanamps.com