The National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS) had its origins in the Union of Gold Coast Students in West Africa in the 1930's
(Angel 1990, 234). The union's goal was to dismantle the British colonial rule and to achieve independence. After Ghana achieved independence in 1957, the union adopted its present name in 1962 (Ibid.). Originally, the union strongly supported the Rawling regime, however, in 1982 it began to represent an opposition with students demonstrating for the release of political detainees and the transfer to a civilian government (Degenhardt 1988, 136).

The current objectives of the NUGS are to discuss student problems, coordinate student activities and to formulate student opinion on matters of mutual concern (Angel 1990, 234).

Information on any arrests of NUGS personnel is currently unavailable to the DIRB in Ottawa.

Angel, William D. 1990. Youth Movements of the World. Essex, U.K.: Longman Group UK Ltd.

Degenhardt. Henry W., ed. 1988. Revolutionary and Dissident Movements: An International Guide. Burnt Mill, Essex: Longman Group UK Ltd.

Angel, William D. 1990. Youth Movements of the World. Essex, U.K.: Longman Group UK Ltd., p. 234.

Degenhardt. Henry W., ed. 1988. Revolutionary and Dissident Movements: An International Guide. Burnt Mill, Essex: Longman Group UK Ltd., p. 136.