GCU Governing Council challenged to accelerate university’s growth
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has challenged the Governing Council of Garden City University (GCU) to leverage its members’ collective knowledge and skills to propel the institution to new heights.
While acknowledging the university’s tremendous progress since its establishment nearly 25 years ago, the Asantehene noted that GCU has the potential to achieve even greater prominence and become a household name across the country.
He emphasised that as distinguished professionals in their respective fields, the council members are well-positioned to contribute the expertise needed to expand the university’s influence.
Otumfuo made these remarks when the Governing Council of the university paid a courtesy call on him at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi on Friday.
The dual purpose of the visit was to formally introduce the university’s new Vice-Chancellor, Professor Eric Kwesi Ofori, and to extend belated birthday wishes to the Asante King.
The delegation was led by the Council Chair, Prof. Ellis Owusu-Dabo, who is the former Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).
The Asantehene commended GCU for carving out a significant niche in the training of health professionals in Ghana.
He further urged management to continue designing market-oriented programmes to ensure that graduates are well-equipped to meet evolving industry demands.
Prof. Owusu-Dabo in his remarks, expressed profound gratitude to the Asantehene for his pivotal role in the university’s history, particularly regarding the acquisition of land for its establishment.
He noted that over the past quarter-century, GCU had trained thousands of health professionals and continues to periodically review its curriculum to stay relevant.
Highlighting the university’s commitment to excellence in health education, Prof. Owusu-Dabo announced that GCU was currently constructing a 100-bed teaching hospital.
Once completed, he emphasised, GCU will become the first private university in Ghana to operate its own teaching hospital, providing a dedicated clinical training ground for its students.
GCU began its journey in 2005 as a university college affiliated with the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).
Following years of steady growth, it obtained a presidential charter in June 2024.
Professor Owusu-Dabo said while its primary reputation was built on health sciences, the institution also offers diverse programmes in Information Technology, Computer Science, Environmental Science, and Business and Managerial Studies.
FROM TIMES REPORTER, KUMASI
