SSNIT must bow its head in shame - Rent Commissioner slams exorbitant Pentagon hostel fees
Rent Commissioner Frederick Opoku criticised the high cost of hostel accommodation at the University of Ghana, accusing the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) of exploiting students through exorbitant charges at the Pentagon Hostel. He said, "SSNIT, they should bow their heads in shame. You can never use people's money and money to exploit."
Mr. Opoku visited the hostel and was shocked by the pricing structure and categorisation of rooms. Students occupying older blocks, where four students share a room, are charged about GH¢6,400 per semester, while rooms in the newer blocks go for around GH¢8,000. Some single rooms with air conditioning are reportedly priced between GH¢20,000 and GH¢30,000 per semester. He questioned how the average Ghanaian student is expected to cope with such costs.
Mr. Opoku's comments come amid growing public concern over rising accommodation costs in tertiary institutions across the country, with many students and parents calling for urgent intervention.
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Rent Commissioner Frederick Opoku has voiced concerns about the high hostel fees at the University of Ghana. He singled out SSNIT's Pentagon Hostel, claiming the costs exploit students- raising questions about accessibility.
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