Professor Abdulai Jinapor — Director-General of the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission

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Severious Kale-Dery Education Oct - 03 - 2024 , 14:33 12 minutes read

Any tertiary institution that continues to run programmes at unaccredited centres will have its accreditation for those programmes revoked, the Director-General of the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), Professor Abdulai Jinapor, has said.

The move has become necessary following the proliferation of unaccredited centres for some of the traditional universities dotted across the country.

Prof. Jinapor, who issued the warning in an exclusive interview with the Daily Graphic, explained that accredited programmes were institution specific and could, therefore, not be taught at different unaccredited centres.

Unaccredited centres

Currently, the GTEC has directed three public universities to desist from enrolling fresh students at 160 study centres being run as satellite centres.

The affected public universities are the University of Cape Coast (UCC), University for Development Studies (UDS), and University of Education, Winneba (UEW).

The UCC has the highest number of 91 centres, followed by the UEW with 48 centres, while the UDS has 21 of such centres.

Majority of these centres used by the universities are either senior high schools (SHSs), colleges of education, church premises and social centres, with some of them on companies’ premises.

For instance, one of the centres being used by UCC is the Nsawam Prisons. Visit our website at www.graphic.com.gh to see the full list of unapproved centres.

LIST OF UNACCREDITED STUDY CENTRES -

No.	Unaccredited Study Centres	University
1	Dreamfield International School, Sunyani	University of Cape Coast (UCC)
2	Fountainhead University College, Tema	University of Cape Coast (UCC)
3	Great Victory Academy, Bolgatanga	University of Cape Coast (UCC)
4	Holy Child College of Education, Takoradi	University of Cape Coast (UCC)
5	Holy Trinity Lutheran School, Kumasi	University of Cape Coast (UCC)
6	King Jesus School Annex, Koforidua	University of Cape Coast (UCC)
7	Kumasi Technical Institute, Kumasi	University of Cape Coast (UCC)
8	Mawuli School, Ho	University of Cape Coast (UCC)
9	Tamale College of Education, Tamale	University of Cape Coast (UCC)
10	Wa Senior High School, Wa	University of Cape Coast (UCC)
11	Zebilla Senior High School, Zebilla	University of Cape Coast (UCC)
12	Zenith College, Accra	University of Cape Coast (UCC)
13	Abetifi College of Education, Abetifi	University of Cape Coast (UCC)
14	Accra Senior High School, Accra	University of Cape Coast (UCC)
15	Ada College of Education, Ada	University of Cape Coast (UCC)
16	Ada Senior High School, Ada	University of Cape Coast (UCC)
17	Agona Swedru School of Business, Agona Swedru	University of Cape Coast (UCC)
18	Akatsi College of Education, Akatsi	University of Cape Coast (UCC)
19	Akwamuman Senior High School, Akwamu	University of Cape Coast (UCC)
20	Apam Senior High School, Apam	University of Cape Coast (UCC)
21	Atebubu Senior High School, Atebubu	University of Cape Coast (UCC)
22	Attafuah Sec./Tech. School, Akim Oda	University of Cape Coast (UCC)
23	Begoro Presby Senior High School, Begoro	University of Cape Coast (UCC)
24	Boa Amponsem Senior High School, Dunkwa-on-Offin	University of Cape Coast (UCC)
25	Bolga Girls Senior High School, Bolgatanga	University of Cape Coast (UCC)
26	Breman Asikuma Senior High School, Breman Asikuma	University of Cape Coast (UCC)
27	Damongo Senior High School, Damongo	University of Cape Coast (UCC)
28	Dormaa Ahenkro Senior High School, Dormaa Ahenkro	University of Cape Coast (UCC)
29	Drobo Senior High School, Drobo	University of Cape Coast (UCC)
30	Dwamena Akenten Senior High School, Offinso	University of Cape Coast (UCC)
31	Enchi Senior High School, Enchi	University of Cape Coast (UCC)
32	Fiaseman Senior High School, Tarkwa	University of Cape Coast (UCC)
33	Frafraha Senior High School, Frafraha	University of Cape Coast (UCC)
34	Gambaga College of Education, Gambaga	University of Cape Coast (UCC)
35	Ghana Senior High School, Koforidua	University of Cape Coast (UCC)
36	Hwidiem Senior High School, Hwidiem	University of Cape Coast (UCC)
37	Ignis School, Nsawam	University of Cape Coast (UCC)
38	Jasikan College of Education, Jasikan	University of Cape Coast (UCC)
39	Keta Business School, Keta	University of Cape Coast (UCC)
40	Kintampo Senior High School, Kintampo	University of Cape Coast (UCC)
41	Lashibi Community Senior High School, Lashibi	University of Cape Coast (UCC)
42	Konongo Odumase Senior High School, Konongo	University of Cape Coast (UCC)
43	Kumasi Senior High Technical School, Kumasi	University of Cape Coast (UCC)
44	Kumasi Technical Institute, Kumasi	University of Cape Coast (UCC)
45	Lawra Senior High School, Lawra	University of Cape Coast (UCC)
46	Lutheran School, Kanda	University of Cape Coast (UCC)
47	Mansoman Senior High School, Mansoman Atwere	University of Cape Coast (UCC)
48	Chemu Senior High School, Chemu	University of Cape Coast (UCC)
49	Mary Star of the Sea, Kasoa	University of Cape Coast (UCC)
50	Mmofraturo School, Kumasi	University of Cape Coast (UCC)
51	Nandom Senior High School, Nandom	University of Cape Coast (UCC)
52	Ngleshie Amanfrom, Kasoa	University of Cape Coast (UCC)
53	Nkoranman Senior High School, Seikwa	University of Cape Coast (UCC)
54	Nkoranza Secondary Technical, Nkoranza	University of Cape Coast (UCC)
55	River View Nursing and Allied Health College, Accra	University of Cape Coast (UCC)
56	Notre Dame Minor Seminary Senior High School, Navrongo	University of Cape Coast (UCC)
57	Nsawam Prisons	University of Cape Coast (UCC)
58	Nsein Senior High School, Nsein	University of Cape Coast (UCC)
59	Obiri Yeboah Senior High School, Foso	University of Cape Coast (UCC)
60	Obuasi Secondary Technical School, Obuasi	University of Cape Coast (UCC)
61	Odorgonno Secondary School, Odorgonno	University of Cape Coast (UCC)
62	Oyoko Methodist Senior High School, Oyoko-Koforidua	University of Cape Coast (UCC)
63	Salaga Senior High School, Salaga	University of Cape Coast (UCC)
64	Sefwi Debiso Senior High School, Sefwi Debiso	University of Cape Coast (UCC)
65	Sefwi Juaboso Senior High School, Sefwi Juaboso	University of Cape Coast (UCC)
66	Wiawso College of Education, Wiawso	University of Cape Coast (UCC)
67	Serwaa Nyarko Senior High School, Kumasi	University of Cape Coast (UCC)
68	SIMMS College, Kumasi	University of Cape Coast (UCC)
69	Sokode Senior High School, Ho	University of Cape Coast (UCC)
70	Yilo Krobo Secondary Technical School, Yilo Krobo	University of Cape Coast (UCC)
71	St. John’s Senior High School, Sekondi	University of Cape Coast (UCC)
72	St. Margaret Mary Senior High School, Accra	University of Cape Coast (UCC)
73	Sunyani Technical University, Sunyani	University of Cape Coast (UCC)
74	Sunyani Senior High School, Sunyani	University of Cape Coast (UCC)
75	Swedru Senior High School, Agona Swedru	University of Cape Coast (UCC)
76	T.I. Ahmadiya Senior High School, Kumasi	University of Cape Coast (UCC)
77	Takoradi Senior High School, Takoradi	University of Cape Coast (UCC)
78	Tamale College of Education, Tamale	University of Cape Coast (UCC)
79	Tamale Technical University, Tamale	University of Cape Coast (UCC)
80	Tema Lutheran School, Tema	University of Cape Coast (UCC)
81	Tema Senior High School, Tema	University of Cape Coast (UCC)
82	Tepa Senior High School, Tepa	University of Cape Coast (UCC)
83	Twifo Praso Senior High School, Twifo Praso	University of Cape Coast (UCC)
84	Wa Senior High School, Wa	University of Cape Coast (UCC)
85	West Africa Senior High School (WASS), Adenta	University of Cape Coast (UCC)
86	Wesley College, Kumasi	University of Cape Coast (UCC)
87	Bolgatanga Technical Institute, Bolgatanga	University of Cape Coast (UCC)
88	Lutheran School, Kanda Accra	University of Cape Coast (UCC)
89	Lutheran School, Madina Accra	University of Cape Coast (UCC)
90	Wenchi Methodist Senior High School, Wenchi	University of Cape Coast (UCC)
1	Tamale (Dungu Campus)	University for Development Studies (UDS)
2	Damongo Agriculture College, Damongo	University for Development Studies (UDS)
3	Buipe Senior High Technical School, Buipe	University for Development Studies (UDS)
4	UDS Daboya Study Centre, Daboya	University for Development Studies (UDS)
5	Dagbon State Senior High School, Dagbon	University for Development Studies (UDS)
6	Evangelical Presbyterian College of Education, Bimbilla	University for Development Studies (UDS)
7	Bimbilla Senior High School, Bimbilla	University for Development Studies (UDS)
8	UDS Kpassa Study Centre, Kpassa-Oti Region	University for Development Studies (UDS)
9	UDS Nkwanta Study Centre, Nkwanta-Oti Region	University for Development Studies (UDS)
10	UDS Chinderi Study Centre, Oti Region	University for Development Studies (UDS)
11	UDS Kpandai Study Centre	University for Development Studies (UDS)
12	UDS Jirapa Study Centre, Jirapa	University for Development Studies (UDS)
13	UDS Wa Study Centre, Wa	University for Development Studies (UDS)
14	Sawla Girls Vocational Institute, Sawla	University for Development Studies (UDS)
15	UDS Wenchi Study Centre	University for Development Studies (UDS)
16	UDS Walewale Study Centre	University for Development Studies (UDS)
17	UDS Nankpanduri Study Centre	University for Development Studies (UDS)
18	UDS Bawku Study Centre, Bawku	University for Development Studies (UDS)
19	UDS Navrongo Study Centre, Navrongo	University for Development Studies (UDS)
20	UDS Sandema Study Centre, Sandema	University for Development Studies (UDS)
1	Accra Academy Senior High School, Accra	University of Education, Winneba (UEW)
2	Accra College of Education, Accra	University of Education, Winneba (UEW)
3	St. John’s Grammar School, Accra	University of Education, Winneba (UEW)
4	Wesley Girls High School, Accra	University of Education, Winneba (UEW)
5	AAMUSTED Kumasi	University of Education, Winneba (UEW)
6	AAMUSTED, Mampong	University of Education, Winneba (UEW)
7	Islamic Senior High School, Kumasi	University of Education, Winneba (UEW)
8	Fr. Murphy Senior High School, Obuasi	University of Education, Winneba (UEW)
9	Ejisuman Senior High School, Ejisuman	University of Education, Winneba (UEW)
10	Offinso College of Education, Offinso	University of Education, Winneba (UEW)
11	Jaachie Pramso Senior High School, Jaachie Pramso	University of Education, Winneba (UEW)
12	Kofi Adjei Senior High School, Fawode	University of Education, Winneba (UEW)
13	Twene Amanfo Senior High School, Sunyani	University of Education, Winneba (UEW)
14	Dormaa Ahenkro Senior High School, Dormaa Ahenkro	University of Education, Winneba (UEW)
15	St. Joseph College of Education, Bechem	University of Education, Winneba (UEW)
16	Atebubu College of Education, Atebubu	University of Education, Winneba (UEW)
17	UEW Campus, Techiman	University of Education, Winneba (UEW)
18	Ferone College of Education, Kasoa	University of Education, Winneba (UEW)
19	Cape Coast Technical Institute, Cape Coast	University of Education, Winneba (UEW)
20	Foso College of Education, Assin Foso	University of Education, Winneba (UEW)
21	Koforidua Technical Institute, Koforidua	University of Education, Winneba (UEW)
22	Nkawkaw Senior High School, Nkawkaw	University of Education, Winneba (UEW)
23	Asamankese Senior High School, Asamankese	University of Education, Winneba (UEW)
24	Akro Senior High School, Odumase Krobo	University of Education, Winneba (UEW)
25	Tema Presby Senior High School, Tema	University of Education, Winneba (UEW)
26	Ghana Armed Forces, Teshie Military Academy-Accra	University of Education, Winneba (UEW)
27	Bagabaga College of Education, Tamale	University of Education, Winneba (UEW)
28	Northern School of Business, Tamale	University of Education, Winneba (UEW)
29	Yendi Senior High School, Yendi	University of Education, Winneba (UEW)
30	Dambai College of Education, Dambai	University of Education, Winneba (UEW)
31	St. John Bosco College of Education, Navrongo	University of Education, Winneba (UEW)
32	Gbewaa College of Education, Pusiga	University of Education, Winneba (UEW)
33	N.J. Ahmadiyya College of Education, Wa	University of Education, Winneba (UEW)
34	Ho Technical University, Ho	University of Education, Winneba (UEW)
35	St. Francis College of Education, Hohoe	University of Education, Winneba (UEW)
36	Three Town Senior High School, Denu	University of Education, Winneba (UEW)
37	Sogakope Senior High School, Sogakope	University of Education, Winneba (UEW)
38	Fijai Senior High School, Sekondi	University of Education, Winneba (UEW)
39	Tarkwa Senior High School, Tarkwa	University of Education, Winneba (UEW)
40	Manye Academy, Axim	University of Education, Winneba (UEW)
41	Sefwi Wiawso Senior High Technical School, Sefwi Wiawso	University of Education, Winneba (UEW)
42	Enchi College of Education, Enchi	University of Education, Winneba (UEW)
43	BIA Senior High Technical School, Sefwi Debiso	University of Education, Winneba (UEW)
44	UEW Ajumako Campus	University of Education, Winneba (UEW)
45	Kpando Senior High School, Kpando	University of Education, Winneba (UEW)
46	Nalerigu Senior High School, Nalerigu	University of Education, Winneba (UEW)
47	Damongo Senior High School, Damongo	University of Education, Winneba (UEW)
48	St. Martins Senior High School, Nsawam	University of Education, Winneba (UEW)

Signing of MoU

Prof. Jinapor explained that to help address the situation, GTEC signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with six universities that would not be allowed to use rented premises for their programmes. They are Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, University of Ghana, University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC), University of Cape Coast, University of Education, Winneba, and GIMPA.

“They agreed that GTEC should give them the opportunity to teach the students because they already had them in the system.

“What we agreed based on the MoU was that in this year’s 2024/2025 academic year, they cannot admit students into those centres,” the Director-General of GTEC told the Daily Graphic, adding that it was also agreed that GTEC will do an audit to find out whether those admitted had the necessary minimum qualification.”

Prof. Jinapor explained that it has come to the notice of the commission that most of such centres, under the pretence of mature students, admitted people who did not have any qualification.

He explained that the bedrock of mature students was relevant work experience and the minimum qualification, adding that the cliché that mature students did not need any qualification was untenable.

Prof. Jinapor clarified that GTEC was not against satellite campuses and study centres, “but what we are against is the proliferation of centres that are not fit for purpose.”

Auditing at centres

Prof. Jinapor further indicated that the students’ audit had been completed and that any student who had been admitted without the minimum requirement would be advised to withdraw.

“Secondly, it has also come to our attention that most of those who teach at these centres do not have the qualification to teach,” he said, adding that most of those teaching were people with first degree.

“You cannot have first degree and be teaching first degree programmes. You cannot hold diploma and be teaching diploma programmes. There must always be one step ahead and for us, to teach at a tertiary level, we require research masters’ holders as the minimum requirement,” Prof Jinapor explained further.

He warned that after the outcome of the audit, GTEC would share the data with the National Service Secretariat, the Students Loan Trust and the Scholarship Secretariat, explaining that “the law states that all institutions must have accredited programmes for the students to be able to source the services of these agencies.”

“We hope that these institutions will not admit new students based on the MoU that we had with them,” he said, adding that if there was any breach of the MoU, the law would be applied.

Prof. Jinapor advised applicants to stay away from such unaccredited centres and programmes, cautioning that applicants who pursued programmes at those centres “do so at their own risk.”

“Consequently, GTEC strongly urges parents, guardians and prospective students to avoid enrolling in programmes offered at these unaccredited study centres.

“GTEC will not recognise academic credentials awarded to students who enrolled with the UCC, UDS or UEW for the 2024/2025 academic year and studied at these unaccredited centres,” Prof. Jinapor added.

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