GCTU has formalised a significant partnership with Pearson, a leading global education company, at an MoU signing ceremony on 17th April 2025, at the Vice Chancellor’s Boardroom.
The MoU solidifies a previously informal relationship between GCTU and Pearson which has seen GCTU faculty members benefit from complimentary access to Pearson’s digital resources.
In his remarks, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Afoakwa, expressed his excitement and appreciation for the partnership, stating, “When I heard about the MoU, I was excited. I had even announced it during the recent matriculation ceremony, telling our students to look forward to a collaboration with Pearson that would give them access to high-quality educational materials at very affordable rates. Today, that vision becomes reality.”
Speaking at the event, the Dean of the Faculty of Computing and Information Systems (FoCIS), Dr. William Leslie Brown-Acquaye, shared insights into the journey toward formalising the partnership. “For years now, Pearson has supported our faculty with access to world-class learning materials. As they approached us recently to renew the collaboration, we felt it was the right time to establish a formal agreement. This MoU is a result of those conversations,” he explained.
The CEO of Pearson, Mr. Frank Sebewuah, emphasised the global impact and scope of Pearson’s educational solutions which span early education to professional development. “With this agreement, GCTU faculty and students will enjoy access to up-to-date digital textbooks and learning tools via the VitalSource platform. The era of outdated hard copies is over,” he said.
Highlighting the practical benefits, the Marketing Manager of Pearson, Mr. Paul Koyah, outlined the user-friendly features of Pearson’s digital offerings. These include audio-enabled textbooks, flexible subscription options and potential for GCTU-branded customised content. “Faculty can even contribute to Pearson publications and be recognised for their input, turning academic expertise into globally shared knowledge,” he noted.
Earlier, the Head of the Industrial Liaison Office, Dr. Ahmed Antwi-Boampong, traced the genesis of the collaboration, acknowledging the initiative of the Dean of FoCIS and his role in engaging Pearson to bring the vision to fruition. “What we are witnessing today is the result of strategic engagement and follow-through. It’s a proud moment for all of us,” he said.
Prof. Afoakwa concluded by reinforcing the importance of the partnership in transforming GCTU’s teaching and learning experience. “This is a huge opportunity for us. With these resources, our students and faculty are empowered to perform better, innovate and stay competitive on the global academic stage,” he said.
The event marks a major milestone in GCTU’s commitment to enriching its academic offerings through digital transformation and global partnerships.
The MoU was signed by the Vice-Chancellor of GCTU, Prof. Emmanuel Ohene Afoakwa, and the Registrar, Mr. Emmanuel Baidoo, on behalf of the University. Representing Pearson were Mr. Frank Sebewuah and Mr. Paul Koyah.
The ceremony was graced by several distinguished members of the GCTU community, including the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Dr. Ruhiya Abubakar, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Computing and Information Systems (FoCIS), Dr. Lempogo Forgor, Director of University Relations, Dr. Nusrat-Jahan Abubakar, Head of Industrial Liaison, Dr. Ahmed Antwi Boampong and Head of PR and Communications at the University Relations Directorate, Mr. Francis Edjah.
