{"id":106809,"date":"2025-12-14T15:03:16","date_gmt":"2025-12-14T15:03:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=106809"},"modified":"2025-12-14T15:03:16","modified_gmt":"2025-12-14T15:03:16","slug":"pentecost-university-graduates-1412-students-calls-for-jobs-ready-graduates-at-2025-convocation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=106809","title":{"rendered":"Pentecost University graduates 1,412 students, calls for jobs ready graduates at 2025 Convocation"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Pentecost University has challenged Ghana\u2019s higher education institutions to intensify efforts at producing graduates who are equipped with the skills to thrive in a dynamic job market, as the institution celebrated the achievements of its Class of 2025 at a well attended convocation ceremony in Accra.<\/p>\n

At the 2025 graduation ceremony held at the university\u2019s Sowutuom campus, 1,412 undergraduates and postgraduate students were awarded degrees and certificates, marking a milestone in the institution\u2019s mission to shape transformational leaders. <\/p>\n

The ceremony was graced by the former Chief Justice of the Republic, Georgina Wood, alongside senior university officials, faculty, family members, and invited guests.<\/p>\n

In his address, the Acting Vice Chancellor, Aps. Prof. Kwabena Agyapong Kodua, urged universities across Ghana to align curricula with the evolving needs of the job market.<\/p>\n

\u201cUniversities are change-generating institutions and when well utilised, produce the workforce needed for the design, development, improvement and maintenance of transformed societies,\u201d he said, stressing the need for skills-based teaching that directly responds to national development needs.<\/p>\n

The Vice Chancellor, who leads the private institution established by The Church of Pentecost, highlighted Pentecost University\u2019s Christian ethos and strategic vision under its Phase II A+ Agenda, which focuses on spiritual formation, financial sustainability, academic excellence, and infrastructure development.<\/p>\n

\u201cTo our Key Officers, Executive Management Team, Faculty, Staff, Alumni, and Students, thank you all for your sacrifices and commitment. Together, we advance a mission greater than ourselves,\u201d he added, in a thanksgiving to stakeholders for their support.<\/p>\n

Pentecost University, founded in 2003 and awarded a Presidential Charter in 2020, has steadily expanded its offerings beyond theology to encompass business, engineering, science, technology, and other professional programmes.<\/p>\n

The Vice Chancellor detailed how Pentecost University continues to anchor academic training with spiritual depth, a distinguishing feature of the institution.<\/p>\n

\u201cPentecost University continues to distinguish itself as an institution where academic training is matched with spiritual depth. Daily and weekly staff and student devotions across our campuses\u2026 have deepened our Christ-centred identity,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

He also highlighted partnerships with international universities and corporate bodies that enhance academic quality and global exposure. These include collaborations with institutions in the United States, the United Kingdom, and beyond that support technician training, language instruction, and specialised degree programmes, efforts designed to better prepare students for the global workforce.<\/p>\n

The ceremony also celebrated the academic gains made over the year. \u201cI am happy to announce that we have received full accreditation for eight distinguished programmes\u2026\u201d Prof. Agyapong Kodua said, listing newly accredited degrees ranging from PhD programmes to BSc Politics, Philosophy and Economics (PPE) and MSc Intelligent Systems Engineering, among others.<\/p>\n

The PPE programme, one of Ghana\u2019s first interdisciplinary degrees of its kind, reflects the university\u2019s commitment to producing critical thinkers and leaders capable of shaping societal transformation.<\/p>\n

The Vice Chancellor further touted impressive licensure pass rates, including a 97% pass rate in Nursing and Midwifery exams and strong performances in other professional benchmarks, underscoring Pentecost University\u2019s rising academic standards.<\/p>\n

Beyond academics, the university is investing in its physical footprint and student support facilities. Prof. Agyapong Kodua announced ongoing improvements to campus infrastructure and preparations for a 2,000 bed hostel and new campus clinic scheduled for 2026, aimed at enhancing student welfare and campus life.<\/p>\n

\u201cMajor progress has been made on the Pentecost Engineering Village, a bold step toward positioning PU as a leading institution in science, engineering, and technology education in sub Saharan Africa,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

These developments align with the institution\u2019s broader agenda to strengthen its capacity to deliver industry relevant education and cutting edge research.<\/p>\n

Addressing the graduands, the Acting Vice Chancellor offered words of encouragement and a call to service.<\/p>\n

\u201cDear Graduands, as you step into the world\u2026 remember that the world is looking not only for skill but for character. Serve with integrity, lead with humility, innovate with compassion, and uphold the values of Pentecost University: discipline, excellence, godliness, and service.\u201d<\/p>\n

Among the graduating class, 64 students earned First Class Honours, reflecting a strong culture of academic excellence.
The Vice Chancellor also expressed gratitude to the Chancellor, Apostle Dr. Eric Nyamekye, the University Council, parents, sponsors, faculty and staff for their roles in supporting the institution\u2019s mission and the success of its students.<\/p>\n

Former Chief Justice Georgina Wood, in her remarks, congratulated the graduands and reiterated the value of ethical leadership in the workplace, echoing the Vice Chancellor\u2019s call for graduates to be agents of positive change.<\/p>\n

As Pentecost University marks another milestone, its leadership believes the Class of 2025 is well positioned to contribute meaningfully to Ghana\u2019s socio economic growth.<\/p>\n

\u201cTo the Class of 2025: we are proud of you. Go and shine\u2026 God bless you,\u201d Prof. Agyapong Kodua concluded, charging graduates to be a force for transformation wherever they go.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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