Ensign Global College, Ghana’s premier private tertiary institution for public health education, has concluded its year-long 10th-anniversary celebrations with a grand graduation ceremony at its campus in Kpong, Eastern Region.

The 9th Congregation saw 28 students graduate with Master’s degrees in Public Health. Over the past decade, the institution has trained hundreds of public health professionals, contributing to the development of robust health systems globally.

Delivering the keynote address, Elder Robert Gay, a renowned evangelist and economist, shared personal experiences while emphasising the importance of service to humanity. He urged the graduates to embrace innovation in addressing global challenges.

“You graduates must become more impactful servants. You must first have the eyes to see the world’s problems and the courage and innovative minds to solve them,” he said.

Founder and Board Chair of Ensign Global College, Dr Lynette Gay, expressed her joy over the institution’s remarkable decade of impactful service.

Reflecting on the journey, she noted, “I am more than satisfied; I am ecstatic. I am very, very pleased simply because we have found such amazing professionals in Ghana who have been able to do what you see around this campus to the highest expectation. The architects, the construction, the faculty, and the staff – all these support systems have been the highest I have been privileged to work with.”

Dr Gay also highlighted the calibre of professionals the college is producing.

“We have trained our students, who are all professionals, to the highest level, ready to take on the world. We encourage them to engage in community involvement and think beyond their imaginations in public health and other spheres of life,” she added.

President of Ensign Global College, Prof. Stephen Alder, commended the staff, students, and alumni for their dedication to the institution's core values.

He underscored the global recognition the college has earned for its excellent academic training and its impact in both its host community and beyond. “The stature of our Master’s in Public Health continues to rise, notably through our recent accreditation by the U.S.-based Council for Education in Public Health (CEPH), the leading global accreditor for public health education,” he said.

Vice Board Chair, Prof. Agyeman Badu Akosa, elaborated on the significance of the CEPH accreditation, noting it positions graduates for global opportunities.

“What it means is that an American can come here, study public health, and have their degree recognised as equivalent to one from Johns Hopkins, Harvard, or Oxford. Similarly, a Ghanaian graduate from Ensign can walk into the U.S. tomorrow, and their certificate will be fully accepted. That is no mean achievement – the first Public Health institution in Africa to attain this recognition,” he remarked.

Prof. Akosa also revealed plans to expand the institution’s offerings with the introduction of a PhD programme. He expressed optimism about obtaining a presidential charter to transform the college into a fully-fledged university.

The President of the Eastern Regional House of Chiefs congratulated the institution and its graduates, encouraging them to give back to society. He pledged parcels of land to graduates who return to the traditional area to establish health facilities.

The event also honoured outstanding students. Deborah Essah Larbi-Sarpong received the Overall Best Graduating Student award. Akua Asumah-Tawiah and Gracia Helarie Frakue were recognised for excellence in Community Service, while Gladstone Elkem Doh and Gideon Prepeh Owusu received Leadership Awards.

Hammond Nii Sarkwa earned the Best Research award for his study on “Assessing Knowledge on Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention, SICAPP Usability, and Data Quality Amongst Community Health Workers in the Upper West Region of Ghana.”

Graduates expressed excitement over their world-class training and pledged to use their knowledge to make a positive impact in Ghana and beyond.