KNUST SRC Unveils 2025/2026 Budget of Over GHC 1 Million

The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Students’ Representative Council (SRC) has presented its budget for the 2025/2026 academic year, with total estimated expenditure standing at GHC 1,044,424.00. The budget was delivered by the Financial Secretary, Mr. Hezekiah Beckley, during the SRC parliamentary sitting.
Addressing the assembly, Mr. Beckley stated, “Our total estimated expenditure for the 2025/2026 academic year stands at GHC 1,044,424.00. This budget reflects our commitment to supporting student welfare, academic development, and campus initiatives.”
The Office of the General Secretary received an allocation of GHC 35,900.00 to execute three key programs, including the Secretary Connect Program, the Final Year Summit, and the KNUST Arts Festival. Meanwhile, the Office of the Financial Secretary has been allocated GHC 23,278.00 to implement initiatives such as the Making Every Cedi Count 2.0 financial training workshop and the FLECS Summit 3.0.
The Welfare Commission has been earmarked GHC 185,000.00 to support various welfare initiatives, while the Students’ Week Celebration has been allocated GHC 100,000.00, with the specific breakdown of activities to be managed by the Students' Week Celebration Committee under the guidance of the University Council. The Cadet Corps and Health Committee will receive GHC 19,144.00 to facilitate Cadet Corps training, security support, and sexual health awareness programs.
The Administration has been allocated GHC 56,445.00 to cover costs related to Freshers’ Orientation, SRC operations, and administrative expenses. The Parliamentary Council received a total of GHC 246,000.00, which will support college projects, JCR and hall activities, non-residential student welfare and security initiatives, the International Students’ Association, the Institute of Distance Learning, Obuasi Campus student support, and general parliamentary operations.
The Missionary Aid Initiative has been allocated GHC 25,000.00, split between the SCC and the GMSA. Additional allocations include GHC 41,423.00 for flagship Welfare Commission programs such as Breast Cancer Awareness, WOCOM Fees Support, WOCOM Connect, and campaigns against sexual harassment and for mental health awareness. A poultry farm project aimed at rearing approximately 500 broiler chickens has been allocated GHC 20,000.00, while the installation of signage at Osei Tutu II Hostel will cost GHC 13,000.00. The SONSOL Project has received GHC 135,000.00 to purchase 45 laptops, more than double the allocation of the previous year. The SRC Astroturf Project, a flagship infrastructure initiative, has been allocated GHC 100,000.00 to construct a premium sports complex.
The SRC leadership emphasized that the 2025/2026 budget represents a strategic plan to enhance student welfare, promote academic programs, and invest in infrastructure, all aimed at improving the overall student experience on campus.