President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has granted Presidential Charters to fourteen university colleges, marking a significant milestone in Ghana’s tertiary education sector.
The ceremony, held on Thursday, December 20, 2024, in Accra, highlighted the government’s commitment to fostering academic excellence, innovation, and national development.
In a statement shared on his official Facebook page, President Akufo-Addo described the event as a “transformative milestone in the history of our nation’s tertiary education landscape.” He commended the vision and dedication of the recipient institutions, emphasizing that their recognition reflects adherence to 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), including excellence in governance, quality assurance, academic delivery, research, and community engagement,” President Akufo-Addo noted.
Institutions Receiving Presidential Charters
The institutions awarded Presidential Charters include:
- National Defence College
- KAAF University College
- Heritage Christian University College
- Ensign Global College
- University College of Gold Coast
- Knutsford University College
- Thrivus Institute for Biomedical Sciences and Technology
- 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
- Academic City University College
Significance of the Presidential Charters
These charters grant the institutions autonomy to confer their own degrees, diplomas, and certificates without affiliating with established universities.
This achievement reflects Ghana’s dedication to expanding and enhancing its tertiary education framework, fostering innovation, and promoting academic growth.
The recognition is expected to elevate Ghana’s reputation as a hub for higher education on the continent and internationally.