Increasing cost of hostel facilities, a major headache for parents

Dear Editor,

I wish to draw the attention of the authorities and the general public to the increasing cost of hostel accommodation, particularly for students in tertiary institutions.

The high cost of hostels has become a serious challenge for many students and their parents. 

In some areas, hostel fees have increased significantly, making it difficult for students from low- and middle-income families to secure decent accommodation.

Apart from the hostel fees, students also have to pay for transportation, food, learning materials and other academic needs. 

The rising cost of accommodation therefore puts additional financial pressure on families and, in some cases, forces students to live in overcrowded or poorly maintained facilities.

I believe hostel owners and relevant authorities must work together to ensure that accommodation remains affordable while maintaining acceptable standards.

Tertiary institutions should also consider expanding student accommodation and encouraging affordable private hostel projects.

The government and local authorities could further support the development of low-cost student accommodation through appropriate policies and incentives.

I therefore appeal to the Ministry of Education, tertiary institutions and other stakeholders to treat the issue as a matter of urgency. 

Affordable and decent accommodation is essential to creating a conducive environment for students to study and succeed.

This has in a way also empowered the private people in the accommodation sector to take undue advantage of the situation to charge exorbitant rates for their services.

Kwame Ampiaw,

Accra

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