Level 100 Bachelor of Arts in Administration student at the University of Ghana, Isaac Kwame Akoto, has called for reforms to improve the undergraduate experience after delivering the matriculation speech at the College of Humanities’ afternoon session of the 2026 matriculation ceremony held on Saturday, February 8, 2026, at the Great Hall.
Representing more than 1,000 newly admitted students, Akoto said the matriculating class of 2026 expects the University of Ghana to offer more than academic certification, but an education that equips students to compete globally and represent the institution with pride.
“We are expecting that we receive a complete training so that when we leave the university, we can proudly show the world that the University of Ghana truly produces the best,” he said.
In an interview with Univers News, Akoto noted that while the matriculation ceremony marked a proud moment for many freshmen, it came after a difficult start to the semester, largely due to challenges associated with the manual registration process and long queues.
Reflecting on his personal experience, he revealed that he arrived for hall registration around midnight but only completed the process at about 8 a.m., describing the experience as exhausting.
“I personally came around 12 a.m. and finished my registration around 8 a.m. That should tell you how difficult the queuing was,” he noted.
He added that several of his colleagues faced similar challenges, with some spending entire days in queues or being forced to return home and resume the process the following day.
“A friend came around 8 a.m. and finished around 6 p.m. Some people had to go back home and come the next day. Others slept in different places without even completing their registration. The queues were very long,” he explained.
Despite the initial difficulties, Akoto maintained that the University of Ghana remains Ghana’s leading tertiary institution, expressing confidence in the school’s reputation and standards.
“It is the best university in Ghana. There is no debate about that. University of Ghana comes first, and the rest will follow,” he added.
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Story by Wilhemina Dushie | univers.ug.edu.gh
Edited by Erica Odeenyin Odoom
