The University of Ghana (UG) has secured approximately $23 million from 24 grant agreements signed through the University’s Research and Innovation Directorate, with expected overheads of over $2 million, the Vice Chancellor has announced.
According to Professor Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, the grants underscore the trust that global partners have in the work of UG and the excellence demonstrated by its academic community.
She made the announcement at the university’s 2025 graduation ceremony, held in Accra in four sessions from Thursday to Saturday (July 24–26, 2025).
Prof. Amfo also disclosed that UG had been ranked the best university in Ghana and the second-best in the West African sub-region in the inaugural Times Higher Education (THE) Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2025, placing 187th globally.
A total of 1,948 students graduated from undergraduate to Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) levels across the four sessions. This included 107 PhD graduates, 917 Master’s degree holders, and 920 undergraduates. Among the undergraduates, 319 graduated with a Bachelor of Laws, 91 with a Bachelor of Science in Administration, 202 with a Bachelor of Arts, and three with a Bachelor of Fine Arts.
Academic Excellence
The Chancellor of the University, Mrs Mary Chinery-Hesse, described the ceremony as a season of “personal triumph and institutional pride,” noting that the graduates’ achievements reflected resilience in balancing academic, financial, and personal challenges.
She attributed UG’s growing global recognition to investments in research infrastructure, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and international partnerships.
“It is proof of what can be achieved when vision aligns with action and strategy with purpose,” she said.
Mrs Chinery-Hesse praised parents, guardians, and faculty as the “unseen pillars” whose sacrifices and guidance had made the graduates’ success possible. She encouraged graduates to remain connected to their alma mater through the alumni association, noting that “giving back would ensure that future generations benefit even more than you did.”
“You are not just recipients of degrees but custodians of knowledge, drivers of innovation, and beacons of hope for a better tomorrow,” she added.
Ethical Leadership
The Guest Speaker, Dr Sangu Delle, CEO of CarePoint, urged the graduates to view their degrees as tools for service, not personal gain.
“What Africa needs is not only well-educated men and women. It needs ethical leaders who serve others, uphold justice, and challenge corruption in all its forms,” he said.
Dr Delle emphasized that corruption was not limited to politics and urged graduates to lead with integrity, courage, and compassion.
Journey of Growth
The Valedictorian, Alhassan Aboagye, described the academic journey as both demanding and transformative. While the initial excitement of gaining admission quickly gave way to rigorous academic expectations, he said the experience strengthened their resolve.
He expressed gratitude to families, faculty, and sponsors who supported students through their academic journey and encouraged his peers to apply the lessons learned to positively impact society.
Source: Graphic.com.gh
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