- Akufo-Addo presents charters to 14 universities
- Institutions now autonomous
- Boosts academic excellence
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has officially presented presidential charters to 14 private universities across the country in a ceremony held at the Jubilee House on Thursday.
The presentation of these charters signifies that these universities will now transition into autonomous institutions, capable of awarding their own degrees and diplomas.
In his address, President Akufo-Addo emphasized that this development reflects the government’s commitment to fostering academic excellence, promoting innovation, and contributing to the nation’s growth and development.
The institutions that received the charters include: the National Defence College, KAAF University College, Heritage Christian University College, Ensign Global College, University College of Gold Coast, Knutsford University College, and Thrivus Institute for Biomedical Sciences and Technology.
Additionally, the following institutions were granted charters: Nobel International Business School, Entrance University College of Health Sciences, Accra Metropolitan University College, African University College of Communications, Garden City University College, Family Health University College, and Academic City University College.
Describing the event as a “transformative milestone in the history of our nation’s tertiary education landscape,” President Akufo-Addo commended the institutions for their dedication and hard work. He acknowledged that this recognition was a reflection of their commitment to achieving the highest educational standards.
“The grant of a Presidential Charter represents the highest recognition that a tertiary institution in Ghana can achieve. It is the result of a rigorous process, as each university college must meet stringent criteria established by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission, GTEC, comprising excellence in governance, quality assurance, academic delivery, research, and community engagement,” President Akufo-Addo wrote on his official Facebook page.
