Graduates of Morgan International Community School (MICS) have been urged to combine technological skills with strong moral and ethical values to enable them to become problem-solvers and effective leaders in society.
The Executive Secretary of the National Identification Authority (NIA), Mr Wisdom Kwaku Daku, said although technology continued to advance rapidly, it could not replace human values such as compassion, integrity, empathy and moral judgement.
Mr Daku made the remarks in a statement delivered on his behalf by Lieutenant Colonel George Appiah at the 13th Awards and 10th Graduation Ceremony of the school at Gomoa Manso, near Agona Swedru in the Central Region, yesterday.
The ceremony was held on the theme: ‘Innovation with Purpose: Shaping Africa’s Future in the Age of AI.’
Mr Daku said the jobs of the future would increasingly require digital skills, problem-solving abilities, ethical judgement and adaptability.
“The jobs of tomorrow will increasingly require digital skills, problem-solving abilities, ethical judgement and adaptability. While AI is powerful, it is not wise. Wisdom remains a human responsibility,” he said.
He added: “AI can analyse enormous amounts of data, but it cannot replace compassion, integrity, empathy or moral judgement. Those qualities come from people. As graduates of Morgan International Community School, I encourage you to become leaders who combine technological competence with strong character.”
Mr Daku further urged Africa to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI), saying the continent possessed the talent, creativity and resilience to become an active creator of AI solutions that reflected its values and addressed its unique challenges.
He said the NIA was also embracing technological innovations, including AI, in its operations, and disclosed that the Authority had set November 2, 2026, as the deadline for mandatory biometric verification for all identity checks involving the use of the Ghana Card.
“AI offers exciting opportunities for improving public services, but it must always be implemented responsibly, transparently and securely,” he stressed.
Mr Daku encouraged the graduates to remain curious and courageous, build character, collaborate and serve with purpose.
The Headmaster and Founder of the school, Nana Osomfo Kweku Nkrumah Danquah I, said the school’s objective was to produce quality and competent students capable of becoming problem-solvers for Ghana, Africa and the world.
He said MICS stood out for its diverse academic pathways, providing opportunities for its multicultural student population to pursue studies at top local and international universities.
The Chairperson for the ceremony, Professor Jemima Asabea Anderson, commended the school’s stakeholders for their achievements in the education sector and their contribution to shaping the lives of the graduates.
Miss Sarfo Nana Ama Pokuah was adjudged the Valedictorian for the WASSCE Class of 2026, while Miss Henrietta Afua Otuah Otoo was named Valedictorian for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) Class of 2026.
BY TIMES REPORTER
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