John Dramani Mahama, flagbearer for the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), has committed to lowering data costs and ensuring free Wi-Fi access in all educational institutions throughout Ghana, should he be elected in the forthcoming general election.
He expressed his belief in the NDC’s capability to deliver on this commitment, highlighting the potential of fibre and satellite internet technologies to provide complimentary Wi-Fi services to public entities.
“We will work with the telecom companies to reduce data cost and deploy free Wi-Fi in all our schools and selected public places,” he said.
The former president made these commitments during the launch of the NDC’s Youth Manifesto on Monday, August 12, 2024 at the University of Professional Studies (UPSA) Auditorium.
In his speech, Mr John Dramani Mahama also announced that the next NDC administration would introduce the ‘No Fees Stress’ initiative, aimed at offering comprehensive support to eligible tertiary students via the Students Loan Trust Fund.
He further noted plans to enhance access by constructing additional infrastructure in current secondary schools and allocating resources to finalize the E-block projects.
