These are cubicles, not hostels – Rent Commissioner blasts shocking conditions in student facilities

The Rent Commissioner, Frederick Opoku, has described conditions in some private student accommodation facilities as “appalling” and “shocking”, following inspections triggered by a petition from the National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS).

The Rent Commissioner believes the conditions of student accommodation require urgent attention, particularly given the number of young people living in such facilities.

He described the situation in stark terms and said government could not allow such conditions to continue under the cover of private investment.