President John Dramani Mahama has assured the University of Ghana (UG) that the management of the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) will be transferred to the University.
The President said a committee set up to examine the transfer of UGMC from the Ministry of Health to the University had submitted its report for consideration.
He gave the assurance when he attended the 2nd Session of the July Congregation of the University of Ghana on Saturday, July 25, at the Great Hall.
The event saw postgraduate doctoral degrees conferred on 157 candidates from the UG School of Graduate Studies. In total, 1,884 students graduated over the two-day congregation, comprising 157 PhDs, 1,429 master’s degrees, and 298 undergraduates.
President Mahama stated that the next step after the committee’s report is the presentation of a transition roadmap for implementation.
“We remain determined to ensure that the University of Ghana Medical Centre fully serves its original purpose as a centre of excellence for teaching, research, specialist training, and world-class health care delivery,” he said.
The President also reaffirmed his government’s commitment to ensuring that no capable Ghanaian is denied access to higher education because of financial constraints. He highlighted the “No-Fee-Stress” initiative, which aims to help as many first-year students as possible begin university education with dignity, confidence, and hope.
“Education should never be determined by the size of one’s pocket, but by the strength of one’s knowledge and potential,” he stated.
President Mahama commended the graduates for their dedication to knowledge and research, making special mention of his Chief of Staff, Mr. Julius Debrah, who was among the graduating class. He encouraged them to excel in their chosen fields, learn from the best, and distinguish themselves.
Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana, Professor Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, said the University had maintained its position as the leading university in Ghana and West Africa while strengthening its standing among Africa’s top universities in the QS World University Rankings 2027.
“Ranked among the top 13 universities in Africa, the University of Ghana continues to strengthen its standing among leading institutions globally. The QS World University Rankings 2027 ranked 1,504 institutions worldwide, with UG’s performance reinforcing its reputation for excellence in research, innovation, teaching and learning,” she said.
Prof. Amfo noted that the performance reflects the University’s 2024-2029 Strategic Plan, particularly in the areas of impactful research, transformative student experience, engagement and partnerships, and faculty and staff development.
