The Private Universities Students’ Association of Ghana (PUSAG) has extended its "warmest congratulations" to Mr. Rashid Ibrahim on his recent election as the new President of the National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS).

In a press statement released today, October 21, 2025, PUSAG called for a renewed and vigorous collaborative effort to champion student welfare and national development.

The statement, signed by PUSAG President Ibrahim Issah on behalf of the association’s National Executive Council, lauded Mr. Ibrahim's credentials and the confidence placed in him by Ghana’s student community.

PUSAG explicitly praised the newly elected NUGS President, highlighting his qualities and the significance of his victory across tertiary institutions.

“Your victory represents the voice of resilience, inclusiveness, and vision among Ghanaian students. We at PUSAG are confident that your tenure will bring renewed energy to student advocacy, unity, and national development,” the statement read.

The endorsement signals PUSAG's willingness to move past any historical divisions between public and private sector student representation and forge a stronger, united front on national issues. NUGS, representing public tertiary students, and PUSAG, representing private tertiary students (estimated to be over 100,000 students across Ghana), together wield substantial influence in educational policy discourse.

The release strongly emphasised PUSAG’s readiness to maintain an open-door policy for collaboration with the new NUGS administration. This collaboration is targeted at three key areas:

1. Strengthening Student Representation: Ensuring the collective voice of students is heard in all national forums.
2. Harmonizing Efforts on Educational Reforms: Working jointly on key policy areas like tertiary fees, access, and curriculum updates.
3. Fostering Innovative Partnerships: Bridging the divide between public and private tertiary institutions for mutual benefit.

“PUSAG looks forward to working closely with your administration to champion policies and initiatives that reflect the shared aspirations of students across Ghana,” the statement added.

PUSAG concluded by reaffirming its fundamental belief in the power of a consolidated student movement, asserting that "strong collaboration between student unions remains vital to amplifying the collective voice of young people in shaping Ghana’s educational and socio-economic future."

The statement is seen as a formal pledge of alliance from the private tertiary sector, setting the stage for increased unity and potentially more potent student activism during Mr. Ibrahim’s NUGS presidency.