Terrence Campbell has called for an immediate audit of the GOAL programme in light of a UK university’s erroneous listing as a course provider. He has criticized the programme’s management and its funding of over $4 billion for 2025, raising concerns about the use of oil revenues for scholarships.
In response to issues surrounding a UK university mistakenly listed as a programme provider, businessman Terrence Campbell has reiterated his call for an immediate audit of the Government’s Guyana Online Access to Learning (GOAL) programme. Campbell emphasized the need for transparency regarding the institutions involved with GOAL.
On March 5, Campbell voiced his concerns on social media about the management of the GOAL initiative, which has received a substantial allocation of over $4 billion for 2025. He expressed particular disappointment over what he perceives as an improper use of the country’s oil revenues within the programme’s framework, given its purpose of offering scholarships for Guyanese students to study abroad. As an opposition representative on a Natural Resource Fund board committee, Campbell’s insights shed light on the need for accountability in public funding.
Terrence Campbell has called for an urgent audit of the GOAL programme following reports of mismanagement, exemplified by a UK university’s erroneous listing as a provider. With significant funding allocated, concerns about the programme’s oversight and the utilization of oil revenues have been raised, emphasizing the need for transparency and accountability in educational initiatives.
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