Universities must produce innovators and job creators, not just degree holders - Okyenhene
Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin, the Okyenhene, called on universities to redesign their academic programmes to meet the changing demands of the global economy, urging higher education institutions to produce graduates who are innovators, entrepreneurs and job creators rather than merely degree holders. He spoke as the Special Guest of Honour at the investiture of Professor Eric Kwasi Ofori as Vice-Chancellor of Garden City University and the university's 18th Congregation.
The Okyenhene stated that rapid advances in technology, artificial intelligence, climate change, public health, and evolving labour markets require universities to rethink how they prepare students for the future. He noted that many young Ghanaians possess the talent, determination, and entrepreneurial drive to establish businesses but often face significant challenges in turning their ideas into successful enterprises. He also said, "The significance of today's ceremony extends beyond one individual. We are living in a rapidly changing world shaped by technological advancement, artificial intelligence, climate change, public health challenges, economic uncertainty and evolving labour markets. Universities must therefore become centres of innovation, entrepreneurship, research and problem-solving."
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Okyenhene Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin has urged Ghanaian universities to adapt their curricula to foster innovation and entrepreneurship among
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