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‘We Won’t Give You Any ‘Allawa’, You Can Stop Schooling If You Want’ – Kevin Taylor Fires Nurse Trainees
Reacting to the development on his show, Kevin Taylor asserted that the government should not overburden itself with financing student allowances, which he believes could place undue pressure on public funds. He accused some trainees of misusing the allowances, alleging that many invest the funds in personal businesses or lavish lifestyles instead of focusing on their education. Taylor did not mince words in his criticism, advising those who find the proposed policy change unbearable to consider dropping out of school rather than relying on government support.
US-based Ghanaian journalist Kevin Ekow Taylor has strongly criticized nursing and teacher trainees for insisting on the continuation of their student allowances amid reports that the government is considering replacing them with a student loan scheme.
According to a report published by the Daily Graphic, the government, through the Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, is evaluating the possibility of scrapping these allowances as part of a broader cost-cutting initiative. The proposed policy shift is aimed at reallocating funds to expand access to teacher training and nursing institutions across the country while ensuring financial sustainability.
The proposal has sparked divided opinions among Ghanaians. Supporters of the move argue that introducing a loan scheme will instill financial responsibility among trainees, allowing them to contribute toward their education and repay the loans after securing employment. On the other hand, critics fear that eliminating allowances could impose a financial strain on students, particularly those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds who may struggle to secure alternative funding.
Reacting to the development on his show, Kevin Taylor asserted that the government should not overburden itself with financing student allowances, which he believes could place undue pressure on public funds. He accused some trainees of misusing the allowances, alleging that many invest the funds in personal businesses or lavish lifestyles instead of focusing on their education. Taylor did not mince words in his criticism, advising those who find the proposed policy change unbearable to consider dropping out of school rather than relying on government support.
His remarks have sparked further debate, with some agreeing that the country should prioritize sustainable funding mechanisms while others view his comments as insensitive to the financial struggles of students. As discussions on the policy shift continue, stakeholders await a formal decision from the government on the future of trainee allowances.
Source: GhanaFeed.Com
