The Students Loan Trust Fund (SLTF) has officially cut sod for the construction of a Northern Zonal Office in Tamale, in a move widely seen as a major intervention by the administration of John Dramani Mahama to expand educational access and reduce financial barriers for students across northern Ghana.
The project forms part of the government’s broader commitment to inclusive national development, ensuring that students, regardless of their location, can conveniently access financial support to pursue tertiary education.
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Speaking at the ceremony, officials underscored that the new office will decentralise SLTF operations, bring services closer to beneficiaries, and eliminate the long and costly travel many students previously endured to access loans and related services
Observers note that the initiative reflects the Mahama administration’s focus on practical, people-centred policies that directly impact the lives of young Ghanaians. By strengthening the institutional presence of the SLTF in Tamale, the government is not only easing the burden on students but also investing in human capital development as a driver of economic transformation.
The Northern Zonal Office is expected to serve students across the Northern, North East, Savannah, and Upper regions, significantly improving outreach, processing efficiency, and engagement with tertiary institutions.
The move aligns with government’s wider social intervention agenda aimed at reducing inequality in access to education, promoting regional balance, and creating opportunities for all key pillars of the administration’s development philosophy.
Education stakeholders have welcomed the initiative, describing it as a clear demonstration of government’s resolve to make higher education more accessible and responsive to the needs of students nationwide.
When completed, the facility is expected to enhance service delivery, support thousands of beneficiaries, and reinforce the Mahama government’s vision of building an inclusive, knowledge-driven economy.
