The African University of Communications and Business (AUCB) in Accra yesterday officially launched its Presidential Charter, marking a significant milestone in its journey as a fully-chartered university.
This milestone follows the presidential charter granted by the former President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akuffo Addo, on December last year, allowing AUCB, among other private tertiary institutions, to operate as an independent degree-awarding institution.
The founder of AUCB, Mr Kojo Yankah, in a speech acknowledged the institution’s humble beginnings as the African Institute for Journalism and Communication (AIJC), and its subsequent growth into the African University College of Communications (AUCC) before its current transformation.
Mr Yankah expressed gratitude to the staff, past and present students, and management for their dedication and hard work, particularly the Abeiku Blankson team, who played a crucial role in securing the charter title.
As AUCB embarks on its new journey, the founder emphasised the need for innovation, creativity, and Afrocentric courses that promote Africa’s transformation and liberation.
“We cannot sustain a Eurocentric view if we want Africa to change,” he stated.
The founder also stressed the importance of research-based orientation, urging the institution to deepen its commitment to research and make it a critical part of its mission.
The Vice Chancellor, Professor Abeiku Blankson, noted the achievement that solidified the university’s position as a leading private university in Ghana.
He described the transition as a “historic moment that redefines the future and strengthens its commitment to academic excellence.”
Prof. Blankson commended the queen mother of Adabraka, Naa Korkor Aadjieoyi I, their partners, the team, the Students Representative Council and all the relevant stakeholders who made it possible for getting to this point.
The Registrar of AUCB, Dr (Mrs) Juliana Owusu-Ansah, in a remark emphasised the university’s commitment to academic excellence, community development, and empowering graduates to take leadership roles.
“This charter is not just a document. It is a pledge to uphold our commitment to academic excellence, community development, and the empowerment of our graduates to take leadership roles and contribute meaningfully to our world,” she outlined.
The alumini president, Dr David Olaga, assured that with support from the management, the alumini body would help push the institution’s agenda forward.
The president of the Students Representative Council, Mr Stephen Yaw Sattey, noted that the manner in which they conduct themselves portrays the school urging and assuring discipline in the institution, especially in the student body.
The representatives of AUCB’s affiliate universities assured AUCB of their support and commitment to collaborative efforts, emphasising the shared goal of cultivating responsible future leaders through collective endeavours.
The ceremony had in attendance, management of the institution, the clergy, alumni, students, community members, government representatives, and business executives, to mark the beginning of a new chapter for the university.
The four-day celebration will feature various events, including the launch yesterday; Float and Street Activation, Alumni Homecoming and Recognition Night-today; Student Presentations, Games, Music, and Entertainment-tomorrow; and lastly All-White Thanksgiving Service at the Evangelical Assemblies of God Church, Adabraka.
BY CYNTHIA ASAMPANA
