Parliament has approved the C.K. Tedam University of Technology and Applied Sciences Amendment Bill, 2025, clearing the way for the institution to be renamed the University of Technology and Applied Sciences, Navrongo.
The decision follows concerns raised by stakeholders, including traditional authorities and community leaders, who argued that the current name of the university was exclusionary and potentially divisive. These concerns were formally communicated to the Ministry of Education, prompting government action.
According to the government, the amendment aims to promote inclusivity, strengthen national cohesion, and align the institution’s name with global naming conventions commonly adopted in higher education systems.
Established in Navrongo in the Upper East Region, the university is one of Ghana’s newest public institutions. It is mandated to provide practical, technology-driven education with a strong focus on applied sciences, innovation, and skills development to support national growth.
The government believes the name change will help position the university as a truly national institution, foster broader stakeholder ownership, and enhance its appeal to students, researchers, and development partners both locally and internationally.
