The Director-General of the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), Professor Ahmed Abdulai Jinapor, has announced the full digitisation of Ghana’s university accreditation process. The new system, known as the Accreditation Management Information System (AMIS), allows tertiary institutions to submit their accreditation applications online, 24/7.
Speaking at the 9th graduation ceremony of Perez University College in Accra over the weekend, Prof. Jinapor said the move is aimed at reducing paperwork, shortening processing times, improving efficiency, and lowering operational costs for universities.
Currently, all 26 public universities in Ghana—including the 16 traditional universities and 10 technical universities—are required to submit their accreditation applications through this digital platform.
Graduation at Perez University College
The ceremony saw 150 degree students and over 80 certificate students graduating from Perez University College after completing their respective programmes. The event was held under the theme: “Redefining Ghana’s Future: Graduate at the Heart of Economic Reset and 24-hour Economy.”
Perez University College offers a wide range of programmes including Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Accounting, Marketing, Human Resource Management, and Banking and Finance, as well as Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Communication Studies, Biblical Studies, and Church Administration. Additionally, the institution runs Certificate programmes in Christian Ministry and Executive Church Administration.
Call for Innovation and Leadership
Addressing the graduates, Prof. Jinapor urged them to see themselves not just as future employees but as innovators, entrepreneurs, ethical leaders, and critical thinkers who will help shape Ghana’s socio-economic future. He emphasized that the success of the government’s planned economic reset and the proposed 24-hour economy will depend heavily on the mindset, skills, and preparedness of university graduates.
Prof. Jinapor challenged the students to pioneer solutions in artificial intelligence (AI) and automation to improve logistics, energy management, and production processes across all hours. He also encouraged them to work towards bridging Ghana’s digital divide to ensure that all regions and sectors benefit from the 24-hour economic model.
24-hour Economy: More Than a Slogan
Also speaking at the event, the Minister for Communication, Digitisation and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, described the 24-hour economy initiative as a major policy shift, not just a political slogan.
“It is a deliberate transformation in how Ghana works, thinks, earns, produces, and grows,” Mr. George said. He highlighted that the initiative would require factories to operate in shifts, healthcare services and transport systems to run round the clock, ports to stay open 24/7, and digital and creative services to align with global time zones. Public services, he noted, would also adopt digital solutions to provide anytime, anywhere access to citizens.
A Prophetic Theme for Change
In his remarks, the Founder and Chancellor of Perez University College, Bishop Charles Agyin-Asare, described the graduation theme as not just aspirational but prophetic. “We are in a time when the status quo will no longer suffice. Ghana needs a reset. The continent needs renewal,” Bishop Agyin-Asare said.
He encouraged the graduates to be at the forefront of this transformation, adding that as Ghana moves towards a 24-hour economy to boost productivity, employment, and competitiveness, their innovation, flexibility, and adaptability will be critical.
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