Pentecost University has challenged Ghana’s 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.

At the 2025 graduation ceremony held at the university’s Sowutuom campus, 1,412 undergraduates and postgraduate students were awarded degrees and certificates, marking a milestone in the institution’s mission to shape transformational leaders.

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

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.

“Universities are change-generating institutions and when well utilised, produce the workforce needed for the design, development, improvement and maintenance of transformed societies,” he said, stressing the need for skills-based teaching that directly responds to national development needs.

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

“To 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,” he added, in a thanksgiving to stakeholders for their support.

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.

The Vice Chancellor detailed how Pentecost University continues to anchor academic training with spiritual depth, a distinguishing feature of the institution.

“Pentecost 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… have deepened our Christ-centred identity,” he said.

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.

The ceremony also celebrated the academic gains made over the year. “I am happy to announce that we have received full accreditation for eight distinguished programmes…” 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.

The PPE programme, one of Ghana’s first interdisciplinary degrees of its kind, reflects the university’s commitment to producing critical thinkers and leaders capable of shaping societal transformation.

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’s rising academic standards.

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.

“Major 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,” he said.

These developments align with the institution’s broader agenda to strengthen its capacity to deliver industry relevant education and cutting edge research.

Addressing the graduands, the Acting Vice Chancellor offered words of encouragement and a call to service.

“Dear Graduands, as you step into the world… 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.”

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’s mission and the success of its students.

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’s call for graduates to be agents of positive change.

As Pentecost University marks another milestone, its leadership believes the Class of 2025 is well positioned to contribute meaningfully to Ghana’s socio economic growth.

“To the Class of 2025: we are proud of you. Go and shine… God bless you,” Prof. Agyapong Kodua concluded, charging graduates to be a force for transformation wherever they go.