The Pentecost University has graduated a total of 1,412 students across certificate, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes at its 17th congregation ceremony.
The graduates, drawn from the Sowutuom Campus and the Agape Campus in Accra, completed programmes in theology, engineering, education, health sciences, business, governance, technology among others.
Out of the total number, 64 students graduated with First Class honours, with many others performing excellently across classifications, recording outstanding academic performance.
It was held on the theme, “Graduates unleashed to transform cultures, generations and systems”.
Agents of change
The Chancellor of the university, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, urged graduates to see themselves as agents of change, a call to transform cultures, generations and systems in society.
He said the university, since its establishment, had remained steadfast in its mission as a purpose-driven university divinely positioned to train men and women for societal transformation.
Apostle Nyamekye said that the world today was facing many challenges, including poor governance, weakening value systems, technological disruption, environmental crises and growing social and economic inequality.
He urged the graduates to pursue significance, not just success and to become principled leaders, ethical professionals and compassionate innovators.
The chancellor encouraged them to stand for the truth even when it was inconvenient, lead with integrity and find solutions to society’s problems.
Progress
The Vice-Chancellor, Apostle Professor Kwabena Agyapong-Kodua, explained that the year had been guided by the four pillars of Phase Two of the university’s A-Plus Agenda, beginning with spiritual formation and corporate culture.
On financial sustainability, he disclosed that reforms had been implemented to improve fee collection, strengthen financial discipline and expand revenue streams.
He said that the 2025 Pentecost University Offering Day recorded a strong performance and that long-term fundraising strategies were being developed, including new financing models for a proposed 2,000-bed hostel.
In terms of programme expansion, the VC said the university had received full accreditation for eight programmes, including PhD programmes in Theology and Mission, Leadership and Governance, and Engineering, as well as Doctor of Herbal Medicine, MA Theology and Pastoral Studies, MSc Intelligence Systems Engineering, BA Politics, Philosophy and Economics and Bachelor of Education in Early Grade Education.
Prof. Agyapong-Kodua also announced the establishment of PentCare, a Child Care and Early Childhood Development Centre to support student parents, staff and the surrounding Asotum community.
He research output continues to grow through internal and international grants, with the university recording a 97 per cent pass rate in the Nursing and Midwifery Licensure Examinations and an 88 per cent pass rate in the Ghana School of Law entrance examinations.
Commitment
The Director for Tertiary Education, Ministry of Education, Dr Emmanuel Newman, on behalf of the Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, assured the university of the ministry’s commitment to supporting universities and tertiary institutions in delivering high-quality education, aligning research with national priorities, promoting digital innovation, and upholding ethical leadership.
He commended the university for showing excellence in academics, character training and community service.
Source:
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