VC's 1S1L Initiative Empowers 200 More Students with Laptops to Boost Learning and Digital Inclusion.

The Vice-Chancellor’s initiative on digital equity and access, known as the "One Student, One Laptop(1S1L)" initiative, has empowered 200 more financially disadvantaged students with brand-new laptops under its sixth phase of distribution.

This transformative programme, launched in December 2021, is designed to equip students with the digital tools needed to fully engage in academic work, research and online learning. It also ensures that no student is left behind as the University of Ghana accelerates its digital transformation agenda.

At the distribution event, Vice-Chancellor Prof. Nana Aba Appiah Amfo reiterated her commitment to promoting digital inclusion and equity across the University. She emphasised that access to technology is a necessity for academic success in today’s learning environment. “This initiative is about levelling the playing field for all students, especially those from underprivileged backgrounds. It reflects our belief in creating equal opportunities for academic and personal development,” she said.

Chair of the 1S1L Implementation Committee, Prof. Peter Quartey, announced that the University has received a total of 956 laptops from benefactors since the inception of the programme. Out of this, 645 have already been distributed, with 311 currently in stock for future allocation.

Dr. Mansa Fredua-Agyeman, a member of the Committee, provided details on the selection process. She disclosed that Level 100 students constituted 66.4% of the beneficiaries, while female representation rose to 46.4%, marking steady progress toward gender equity in the scheme’s rollout.

Registrar of the University, Mrs. Emelia Agyei-Mensah, described the initiative as a practical demonstration of the University’s mission to provide all students with the resources they need to succeed. “This is more than just handing out devices, it’s an investment in the future of our students and the nation,” she noted.

One of the beneficiaries, Bridget Lartiokor Lartey, speaking on behalf of her colleagues, expressed deep gratitude to the Vice-Chancellor and the University community. “We’re so grateful for birthing forth this initiative to support our academic work, research and development. It has lifted a major burden off our shoulders,” she said.

The One Student, One Laptop initiative remains a flagship policy under the University’s broader strategic priority of providing a transformative student experience geared towards enhancing the student learning experience and promoting inclusive access to education in a rapidly evolving digital age.