The Vice President of the 63rd Students’ Representative Council (SRC) of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Deborah Gyamfuah, has reaffirmed the council’s commitment to working with university management and other stakeholders to address recent hikes in the cost of student accommodation on campus.
Speaking in an interview, Ms. Gyamfuah outlined measures the current SRC administration is taking to ensure hostel prices remain “fair, transparent, and considerate of students’ financial realities.” She acknowledged that while negotiations have been ongoing to balance the needs of students and hostel owners, feedback from students suggests that “many of the current prices do not match the quality and scope of facilities provided.”
She explained that the SRC plans to engage directly with hostel managers to reach a mutual agreement and will collaborate closely with university authorities to resolve the matter.
“We also engaged the Ghana Tourism Board, which assesses hostel standards and the corresponding pricing. Our goal is to have all hostels under one regulatory framework so that prices can be controlled and students do not face constant increases,” she said.
The Vice President added that the SRC is prioritizing vulnerable groups in its negotiations, advocating for reduced rates for incoming Level 100 students. She also expressed optimism about completing the SRC Annex Project to help accommodate the growing student population.
Ms. Gyamfuah assured students, parents, and guardians that the council remains steadfast in its mandate.
“We are committed to protecting the welfare of students and will continue to engage, negotiate, and push for solutions that keep UCC accommodation accessible to all,” she emphasized.
