Central University graduates over 1,200 students
The Central University has graduated over 1,200 students from diverse programmes at its 24th congregation ceremony held in Accra last Wednesday.
The graduates undertook programmes at the School of Graduate Studies, School of Medical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, Central Business School, School of Architecture and
Design, Faculty of Law, School of Engineering and Technology, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, and the School of Nursing and Midwifery.
The well-attended 2025 ceremony, held in two sessions—morning and afternoon—featured remarks from distinguished guests and the presentation of awards, among others.
Holistic development
Presenting the annual report, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Samuel Kwasi Dartey-Baah, emphasised the university’s commitment to holistic education, not only ensuring academic excellence but also character development, ethical leadership and real-world impact.
He highlighted the school’s forward-looking approach, its strong industry-academia collaboration and focus on producing innovative, resilient and well-rounded graduates.
Prof. Dartey-Baah affirmed that members of this year's graduating class were well-prepared for the job market and encouraged them to uphold the university’s core values of faith, integrity and excellence as they step into their professional lives.
He explained that the university integrated industry professionals into teaching to ensure graduates are well-prepared, blending theory with practice.
"I must indicate that Central University is a forward-looking institution that is committed to developing its students to be innovative, to be well-driven and impactful in their field of work. We have been able to churn out well-placed individuals in society who are really pushing the boundaries of their careers and making a punch in their spaces," he said.
Fields
Prof. Dartey-Baah commended past students who were already excelling in their fields and expressed confidence that the new graduates were equally ready to make meaningful contributions.
He also encouraged the graduates to uphold the institution’s core values of faith, integrity and excellence, reminding them that their success would depend on how they apply the knowledge and training gained during their studies.
"One of the key things that we don't take for granted when it comes to building the capacity of students is our intentionality in bringing people from industry into the classroom so that there's a strong match between theory and practice," he said.
Delivering an inspiring speech at the event, a distinguished alumna and Founder of Africa Clean Energy Buyers (ACEB), Enam Akoetey-Eyiah, shared her personal journey—from teenage pregnancy and workplace harassment to becoming a global leader in climate and energy policy.
She recounted how she overcame early hardship through integrity, faith, resilience and courage, as well as lessons that enabled her to help reshape international climate-finance standards, among other things.
Ms Akoetey-Eyiah encouraged the graduates to embrace the challenges life presented, learn from adversity, build capacity through resistance and confidently use their gifts.
She reminded them that although they could not choose their circumstances, they could always choose how to respond.
Control
"You may not control the cards that life has dealt you, your background, your family, the economy, even your grades, but you absolutely control how you play them. So, class of 2025, as you step out of these gates, I want to leave you with three invitations. First, don't just follow the punches, learn from them.
"When something goes wrong, ask, What is this teaching you? What muscle is this building? Second, embrace resistance. When life pushes back, don't shrink. Build capacity, read, ask questions, seek mentors," she said.
Valedictory speech
In his valedictory address, Iwu Favour Chinwendu expressed gratitude to faculty members, family, mentors and the entire university community.
Award winners
The university also celebrated students who excelled in various fields.
They included Iwu Favour Chinwendu (Vice Chancellor's Award and Best Student in Public Health), Addo Henry Nartey (Best Student in Human Resource Management), Formidaz Evelyn (Best Student in Accounting), Amakye Sabina (Best Student in Banking and Finance), Itoro Bankole (Best Student in Doctor of Pharmacy and Best International Student), Addy Dennis Driscoll Ayikwei (Best Student in Physician Assistantship Studies) and Addy Love (Best Student in Graduate Studies and Research).
Notable among the dignitaries was the Chancellor, Rev. Mensa Otabil, who conferred the degrees on the graduates and prayed for God’s blessings for them.
