Starting today, tertiary institutions across Ghana will no longer be allowed to submit manual applications for programme accreditation.
This marks a significant shift by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) as it fully embraces digital processes to enhance transparency, efficiency, and reduce operational costs.
Professor Ahmed Abdulai Jinapor, Director-General of GTEC, made the announcement over the weekend during the 9th graduation ceremony of Perez University College in Accra. Addressing the gathering, Prof.
Jinapor noted that this change aims to eliminate excessive paperwork, shorten waiting times, and significantly cut down costs for universities applying for programme accreditation.
At the heart of this reform is the Accreditation Management Information System (AMIS) — a digital platform designed to receive applications 24/7.
Prof. Jinapor explained that all 26 public universities in Ghana, including 16 traditional universities and 10 technical universities, are now required to use the AMIS platform for all accreditation-related submissions.
The graduation ceremony saw over 150 degree and 80 certificate students awarded for their academic efforts.
Students had pursued programmes in disciplines such as Business Administration, Communication Studies, Biblical Studies, and Church Administration.
Touching on the theme of the event, “Redefining Ghana’s Future: Graduate at the Heart of Economic Reset and 24-Hour Economy,” Prof. Jinapor stressed the crucial role graduates will play in Ghana’s economic transformation.
He challenged the graduating class to not see themselves merely as job seekers, but as entrepreneurs, problem-solvers, and ethical leaders ready to shape the future.
He urged them to take charge of pioneering technologies such as AI and automation to enhance areas like logistics, energy management, and production processes in support of the government’s 24-hour economy policy.
He also called for inclusive digital transformation, ensuring no sector or region is left behind in the economic reset.
Prof. Jinapor’s remarks highlight a broader vision for tertiary education—one that positions graduates at the core of Ghana’s growth narrative and demands a more agile, tech-driven accreditation regime to match the pace of national development.
