GCTU And Vice-Chancellor Honoured With Prestigious Awards
GCTU continues to make waves in the educational landscape of Ghana as the University and its Vice-Chancellor bagged prestigious awards held on Saturday, August 10, 2024 at the Marriott Hotel in Accra.
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Emmanuel Ohene Afoakwa, was awarded the Prestigious Educational Impact Award at the National Business Honors 2024 Awards Ceremony. GCTU, on the other hand, was honored with the Academic Excellence Award for its outstanding contributions toward technological innovation in education. The University’s impact on the Ghanaian economy, particularly through the high-quality and skilled graduates it produces, was highlighted as a key factor in this recognition.
These latest accolades come two weeks after both the University and the VC were honoured with the Innovation in Technology Education Award and the Exemplary Business Leadership in Education Award respectively at the National Governance and Business Leadership Awards 2024.
Prof. Afoakwa continues to be recognized for his unwavering dedication to advancing education and his visionary leadership at GCTU.
Under his guidance, the University has consistently pushed the boundaries of innovation and excellence, earning a distinguished reputation in Ghana and beyond.
Prof. Afoakwa expressed his gratitude and delight in a heartfelt message shared on his Facebook page, where he acknowledged the collective efforts that had led to these achievements.
“I give glory to God for all these awards, which wouldn’t have been possible without His grace and wisdom,” he wrote. He extended his appreciation to the University’s Governing Council, led by Professor Emeritus Kofi Awusabo-Asare, as well as the dedicated management team, staff, and students of GCTU.
“Our vision of building the most advanced technology institution in Ghana, dubbed Ghana’s Silicon Valley, is gaining momentum and high recognition across the country,” Prof. Afoakwa remarked, emphasizing the collective journey towards this ambitious goal. He called upon the entire GCTU fraternity to continue their hard work and dedication as they strive toward even greater achievements.
The GCTU family extends its warmest congratulations to Prof. Afoakwa and looks forward to even greater accomplishments in the future.
