These 14 universities have received Presidential Charters.
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has granted Presidential Charters to fourteen university colleges during a momentous ceremony held in Accra on Thursday, December 20, 2024. This significant event reflects the government's unwavering dedication to fostering academic excellence, innovation, and nation-building through higher education.
Describing the occasion on his official Facebook page, President Akufo-Addo hailed the event as a transformative milestone in the history of our nation's tertiary education landscape. He commended the vision and perseverance of the institutions, emphasizing that the recognition is a testament to their relentless commitment to meeting the highest educational standards.
The Presidential Charter represents the pinnacle of recognition for tertiary institutions in Ghana. The rigorous process for obtaining such recognition is overseen by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC). Institutions seeking this status must demonstrate excellence across several key areas, including governance, quality assurance, academic delivery, research, and community engagement.
During the ceremony, President Akufo-Addo highlighted the critical role of education in shaping the future of Ghana. He pointed out that the charters are not only a mark of institutional maturity but also a challenge to continuously uphold and enhance quality standards in service of national development.
The fourteen institutions that received the charters are now empowered to operate as fully-fledged universities. This status grants them the autonomy to award their own degrees and structure their academic programs independently, a significant step that positions them to make even greater contributions to Ghana’s educational and socio-economic development.
President Akufo-Addo also acknowledged the collaborative efforts of the GTEC and other stakeholders in ensuring that the institutions met the stringent requirements for the charters. He underscored the importance of maintaining accountability and transparency in tertiary education to sustain the trust and confidence of the public.
The President's statement also reiterated the government’s broader vision for the educational sector, emphasizing the role of universities in driving innovation, research, and skills development to address the nation’s pressing challenges. He called on the newly chartered institutions to prioritize not only academic excellence but also community engagement and nation-building initiatives.
The event marks a new chapter in Ghana’s tertiary education history, with the fourteen institutions setting a benchmark for others aspiring to achieve similar recognition. This achievement underscores the potential of Ghana’s higher education sector to rise to international standards and contribute meaningfully to global academic discourse while addressing local needs.
The grant of Presidential Charters is a testament to the resilience and determination of these institutions to excel. As they embark on this new phase, they carry the responsibility to uphold the values and standards that have earned them this prestigious recognition, driving transformative change within their communities and beyond.
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