The Vice Chancellor of the University of Ghana, Professor Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, has announced a strategic partnership between the University and the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI) to tackle graduate unemployment.
Speaking at the first session of the 2025 PhD Congregation Ceremony of the School of Graduate Studies, held on Friday, July 25, at the Great Hall, she revealed plans to establish a UG-GNCCI Junior Chamber, a platform to connect students with industry leaders and career opportunities.
“We have partnered with the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry to establish the UG-GNCCI Junior Chamber. The initiative is driven by a sheer commitment to address graduate unemployment,” she said.
“Student members of the chamber will gain access to industry leaders, career-shaping opportunities, and a strategic platform to align their personal aspirations with Ghana’s economic development agenda.”
The event celebrated the graduation of 107 doctoral students and was attended by several dignitaries including the Chancellor, Vice Chancellor, and Chairperson of the University Council, Ms. Marietta Brew Appiah-Oppong.
Delivering the keynote address, Ms. Appiah-Oppong, who is also a former Attorney General of Ghana, encouraged graduates to embrace this stage of their lives as a path to transformation. She shared personal reflections of her journey at the University of Ghana, describing it as the foundation of her professional growth.
“As I reflect on my life, I remain deeply grateful for the years I spent on this campus. Legon was more than just a place of academic pursuit – it was where I discovered discipline, hard work, and integrity,” she said.
“These experiences became the foundation of my legal career and gave me the confidence to walk into any role knowing I had been well prepared by this great institution.”
Valedictorian Iddrisu Merri also delivered an emotional and motivational address. She congratulated her fellow graduates and urged them to move forward with courage and purpose.
“Let us carry forward the spirit of inquiry and compassion we cultivated here. The world awaits our contribution, and together, we can make meaningful change,” she said.
“Let us go forward as ambassadors of this esteemed institution, ready to face the challenges of a world filled with possibilities.”
The ceremony ended in a celebratory atmosphere as graduates, donned in their academic regalia, marked the significant milestone with pride, joy, and anticipation for the future.
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Story by Eunice Atiah | univers.ug.edu.gh
Edited by Kelvin B. Annor-Yeboah
