The Presbyterian University, Ghana, has conferred levels in numerous disciplines to a complete of 618 college students at its 18th congregation held at Kwahu-Abetifi.
The graduands had been college students from the colleges of Business, Science and Technology, Law, Development Studies, Education, Medical Sciences and Nursing and Midwifery which introduced the biggest variety of graduands on the ceremony.
One hundred and ten had been awarded First Class, 305 acquired second class higher, 192 Second Class Lower whereas 11 graduated with Third Class.
Professor John Ofosu Anim, Vice-Chancellor of the University, described their achievements as an exemplified educational distinction and a steadfast dedication to excellence defining a Presbyterian college graduate.
He introduced that 360 out of the 618 graduands had been females and described it as a illustration of energy of girls within the educational areas and a constructive temper in bridging the gender hole.
“The University remains committed to creating an inclusive environment that encourages and empowers women to pursue higher education and leadership roles to propel national development,” he added.
The Vice-Chancellor reminded the graduands that that they had been outfitted with the requisite information and resilience to contribute to nation constructing and as ambassadors of the Presbyterian University and its well-known self-discipline they need to present the distinction.
As Ghana’s election approached, Professor Ofosu Anim urged the graduands as members of the tutorial neighborhood and as residents, to advertise peace earlier than, throughout, and after the elections.
Professor Emmanuel Ashie Kotei, Chairman of Council of the PUG additionally known as on all stakeholders, political leaders and residents to take care of peace and unity all through the method.
He appealed to the federal government by way of the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETfund) to assist public universities to broaden infrastructure particularly laboratories, libraries and analysis facilities to foster a greater studying surroundings and high-level analysis output.
Whiles commending the Presbyterian Church of Ghana for its unwavering assist to the University of the years, he made a renewed attraction for a assist in building of extra hostels and services significantly on the Asante-Akyem campus.
Source: GNA
