Our Story
Slogan : “Aluta continua, Victoria Ascerta”
We are the mother body of all student unions in Ghana; consisting of six (6) Blocs namely
- University Students Association of Ghana (USAG),
- Graduate Students Association of Ghana (GRASAG),
- Ghana Union of Professional Students (GUPS),
- National Health Students Association of Ghana (NAHSAG),
- Teacher Trainees’ Association of Ghana (TTAG),
- Regional Student Representative Councils (RSRCs).
SLOGAN: “ Aluta Continua, Victoria Ascerta “
We are also a democratic, non-partisan and progressive mass movement comprising of students in Ghana and Ghanaian Students abroad with the primary aim of protecting and safeguarding the rights and interest of Ghanaian students.
WE also advocate to inculcate in them high sense of responsibility, patriotism, discipline and for that matter Nationalism with the ultimate aim of integrating them and ensuring their maximum participation in all activities relating to National Development.
MOTTO: ” Education; A Right Not A Privilege “
Our Mission
We are a non-partisan, non-religious student movement that seeks to protect the interest and welfare of students in Ghana and abroad by advocating and influencing policy issues on education, youth development and other important issues of national interest.
We also seek to conduct our activities in a transparent and accountable manner and demonstrates leadership in honoring our responsibilities to students and society at large.
Our Vision
Our Vision is to remain The Largest, Most Recognized and Credible student centered union in Ghana and beyond.
Our Aims & Objectives
Our Aims and Objectives are inline with the interest of all Ghanaian Students both in and outside Ghana, as they are drafted with all (students) concerns in mind. Some of our Aims and Objectives are:
- To protect and safeguard the rights and interests of students.
- To offer a common platform for the discussion of issues and problems affecting students as well as gathering the opinion of students on matters of national and international concern.
- To work to protect and defend the Republican constitution of Ghana.
- To promote co-operation, understanding and friendship between and among students of Ghana and other people both in Ghana and abroad so far as the aims and objectives of such people do not conflict with those of Ours (NUGS)
- To inculcate in students a high sense of discipline, participation and a sense of revolutionary awareness of our cultural heritage and offer the means by which they can advance this heritage.
- To advance the concept of Pan-Africanism and to foster unity among Ghanaian Students and other people of African descent and the world at large.
- To seek the general welfare of Ghanaian youth without prejudice to any cause.
And Many More…
Our Core Values
NUGS is unreservedly committed to upholding its core values:
- Honesty and integrity
- Team work and volunteerism
- Networking and collaboration
- Non-discrimination and mutual respect
- Communication and information sharing
- Adherence to ethics
- Adherence to democratic principles
- Avoidance of conflict of interest
- Gender equality and equity
- Commitment to excellence and capacity development
- Service to the nation
Meet Our Executives
They Are Responsible for the Drafting and Implementation of Our Policies.
Our Membership
Our Membership is open to all accredited Student Representation of every Educational Institution in the Country but recognized by a Bloc of Us (NUGS)
Administrative Structure
We use the Following Administrative Structure to Direct the Mode of Operations in our Union;
- Congress
- This is the highest decision making body of the union which is made up of representatives of all component institutions.
- Central Committee Meeting
- This is made up of all national officers, Bloc Executives as well as Local NUGS and SRCs of respective member institutions.
- National Executive Committee
- This unit is made up of the National President, General Secretary, Coordinating Secretary, Press and information Secretary, Treasurer and bloc heads from all the blocs under the union.
- National Secretariat
- It is made up of ten elected National officers led by the National President.
- The Local NUGS Secretariat
- These outfits are established in every member institutions to serve as a liaison between the students and the National Secretariat.
- Funding
- Dues paid by member institutions and support from well-meaning individuals and organisations fund activities of the union.
Organisational Structure
Our Organisational Structure is made up of Congress, Central Committee, National Executive Council and The National Secretariat.
- Congress
- NUGS organize an Annual Congresses in which all member/affiliated institutions attend. WE may also convene an emergency congress if a situation demands it so.
- Central Committee (CC)
- WE have a Central Committee which WE refer to as CC. The Committee meets at least 2 times in a year. Emergency meetings of CC may be called by the National President in consultation with NEC.
- National Executive Committee(NEC)
- WE have in existence a National Executive Committee; made up of the National President and not less than 6 other members. Emergency meetings may be called by the National President in consultation with the National Officers.
- National Secretariat
- WE also have a National Secretariat made up of executive officers who are elected at congress and responsible for the drafting and implementation of policies.
NUGS will protect and defend its union officers at all times against any unjust action from whatever authority, in accordance of its Constitution.
What They Say About Us
We shall and will always continue to be partners for Development
I owe my current position in politics largely to NUGS
NUGS has contributed its quota to the nations development. I must say I am proud of your efforts and struggles but I strongly believe you can do more to make Ghana a better place. Yes you find yourselves in trying times, but greatness can be achieved.
Thank You NUGS for shaping me and being an integral part of my success story.
NUGS is doing a good work and I want to assure you that we are with You.
My fellow students and I are grateful for the swift actions NUGS took when the Ghana School of Surveying and mapping (GSSM) was closed down. Thanks to NUGS and it’s blocs the school is opened for public use again.
NUGS over the years has shaped the lives of many and redirected the course of democracy of Ghana. Our challenges may be enormous but our achievements over semicentennial can not be underscored. I am proud to be part of the success story of NUGS.
