Review of UG strategic plan is precondition to increased funding

Shaik Baksh

Government has called for a review of the University of Guyana (UG) strategic plan, which Education Minister Shaik Baksh said is tied to any increased funding for the institution.

Baksh, according to the Government Information Agency (GINA), said government is committed to improving the University, but Cabinet has raised concerns about certain aspects of the plan.

In fact, he said 19 concerns were cited and pointed out to the administration at UG but to date there has been no amendments.

Baksh’s statements on the institution followed