The Education Minister, Mr Haruna Iddrisu, has said that the government will let public universities make their own decisions. He said this in a speech at the University of Media, Arts, and Communication (UniMAC) in Accra on March 21, 2025.
"I want to assure you that His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, supported by his Vice President, Prof Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, a former vice-chancellor herself, and a highly experienced academic, is firmly committed to empowering university councils and management to perform their statutory duties without interference," he said.
At the event, 205 students got Master's degrees - 116 women and 89 men. Mr Iddrisu promised that the government will support university councils and management to do their jobs without interference. He also said the government will help academic boards and management of public universities do their jobs properly. But, he warned that the government will hold them responsible if they don't do their jobs well or do something wrong.
"Management structures are being put in place with seed money from GETFund to ensure that the national research fund becomes operational this year," he said.
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The Minister praised UniMAC for being excellent and incorporating research into their studies. He promised that the government will keep supporting UniMAC to train professionals who can compete with others locally and internationally.
Prof Eric Opoku Mensah, the Vice-Chancellor of UniMAC, said the university wants to give graduates the skills they need for the modern economy. They also want to support the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for quality education, gender equality, innovation, and reduced inequalities.
"Moreover, our alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) reinforces our commitment to quality education (SDG 4), gender equality (SDG 5), industry innovation (SDG 9), and reduced inequalities (SDG 10)," he said.
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"Through research, policy advocacy, and academic excellence, we remain steadfast in shaping a future where education is the bridge to prosperity," he added.
A student, Mr James Amoh Junior, said his studies were life-changing and enlightening. He learned how communication and sustainable development are connected and how to use storytelling to drive social change.
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"This experience has reshaped the way I approach journalism and communication. It has deepened my commitment to using my platform not just to inform, but to influence policies and empower communities," he said.
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