GCTU graduands urged to drive digitisation agenda
The Ghana Communications Technology University (GCTU) at the weekend held its 31st Congregation with a total of 1,147 students awarded degrees and diplomas in their various fields of study.
The number included seven PhDs, 103 masters and 1,037 undergraduates and affiliate universities who have among the list a total of 668 graduands comprising 110 postgraduate students and 558 undergraduate students.
The Managing Director of the Electricity Company Ghana Limited (ECG), Samuel Dubik Mahama, in his keynote address urged the graduands to use the knowledge acquired to support government’s digitisation agenda.
He said the rigorous digitisation process embarked upon by the government needs people of their caliber to use Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to create employment towards transforming the lives of the citizenry instead of looking up to the government to employ them.
Mr Mahama indicated that the power of data could turn around whatever they wanted to do within a twinkle of an eye, because it was the driving force of every sustainable economy, “that is why you have been empowered with the necessary tools to impart others and not vice-versa.”
“You are graduating into a world of uncertainties, you should think of what you can do to employ others, how to manage your time in the use of your God given talents, that piece of paper in your hand can open doors and change your destiny so take advantage of it now,” he added.
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Emmanuel Ohene Afoakwa, in his opening remarks said the ceremony marks the 31st in the series of congregations as a university but the 3rd since becoming a public university in 2020.
He said the GCTU journey was only three years old but had played a significant role in shaping the landscape of education in Ghana, and central to that vision was the creation of a technology hub akin to the prestigious Silicon Valley in America.
“We envision a place where innovation and development thrive, and we are witnessing this vision come to life before our very eyes, our faculty is being strengthened and equipped with state-of-the-art tools, including cutting-edge laboratories, research centers, and libraries, despite limitation of land space,” he added.
Prof. Afoakwa said the university currently had a total enrollment of 6,529 students and also fostering partnerships with world-class universities such as Coventry University in the UK, Anhalt University of Applied Sciences in Germany, CASS Europe and Ramaiah University in India, among others.
He urged the graduands to embrace every opportunity available to them and also demonstrate resilience and dedication in the pursuit of knowledge throughout their academic journey.
“As you step out into the world beyond these walls, I wish you the very best in all your future endeavours remember, your time at GCTU which has equipped you with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in a rapidly changing unwavering world as well as your parents and guardians for the love, guidance, and sacrifices for the instrumental role that culminated in your success,” he added.
Source: ghanaiantimes.com.gh
