Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin

The Rt. Hon. Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has announced a new scholarship initiative aimed at enhancing the educational opportunities available to Members of Parliament (MPs) and their staff.

NiBS University has proposed the establishment of the “Speaker’s Scholarship for Parliamentarians and Parliamentary Staff.”

The scholarship, according to the University, is in recognition of the Speaker’s inspirational and transformational leadership, as well as his commitment to Ghana’s democratic and institutional development.

As reported by 3news.com on June 27, 2025, Speaker Bagbin’s visionary leadership is considered pivotal in promoting academic advancement and capacity building among Parliamentarians and parliamentary staff.

The scholarship program is designed to enhance the skills and knowledge of those working within the legislative arm of government.

Speaking on the floor of the House, Alban Bagbin emphasised that the scholarship covers various graduate programs with significant monetary value.”

He noted that the NiBS University scholarships will promote lifelong learning among Members of Parliament and the staff of the Parliamentary Service. This, he said, will strengthen policy research, legislative analysis, and help bridge the gap between academia and governance.

The Speaker also highlighted the importance of investing in human capital to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of Parliament.

He called on all Members of Parliament and staff to take full advantage of the Speaker’s Scholarship, which will empower them with qualifications that foster innovation and provide the type of leadership necessary for Parliament to meet the expectations of the Ghanaian people.

While many have praised the initiative as a positive step toward professional development, some concerns have been raised regarding the funding of the program.

Members of Parliament from both sides of the House commended the Speaker for leading such an initiative, noting that it will benefit both individual Members and staff of the Parliamentary Service.

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