The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has digitised its accreditation process through the Accreditation Management Information System (AMIS), allowing tertiary institutions nationwide to apply for accreditation 24/7 without any obstacles.From July 1, 2025, all 26 public universities comprising 16 traditional universities and 10 technical universities are required to submit their accreditation applications through the digital platform.The Director General of GTEC, Professor Ahmed Jinapor, who said this last Saturday at the 9th graduation ceremony of the Perez University College in Accra, said the Commission would no longer accept manual applications for programme accreditation from any tertiary institutions.He said the policy did not only aligned with the government's national 24th-hour economy agenda but would also reduce paperwork, enhance efficiency, shorten waiting times for accreditation, and ultimately lower costs for the universities.Professor Jinapor said the 24- hour economy thrives on seamless digital infrastructure and relentless innovation, mentioning that graduates in ICT, Engineering, Data Science, and related fields are the architects and engineers of this digital backbone."We need you to develop secure, scalable platforms for e-commerce, digital payments, and remote services accessible 24/7.
Pioneer solutions in AI and automation to optimise logistics, energy management, and production cycles across all hours," he said.He urged players in the digital sector and engineers to bridge the digital divide by ensuring inclusivity so that the benefits of the 24-hour economy permeate all sectors and regions.Professor Jinapor said the Commission would continue to champion quality and relevance in tertiary education in Ghana to ensure graduates possess not only technical competence but also critical thinking, problem-solving, communication skills, and, crucially, ethical grounding.The Minister of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, reiterated that the One Million Coders programme launched by the government was aimed at training one million young Ghanaians in digital skills, empowering them to excel in the rapidly growing business.He stated that the Ministry had made intensive efforts to mobilise partners and secure the resources needed in implementing the programme and deliver results at scale through strategic diplomacy and public-private partnerships.The Founder and Chancellor of the Perez University College, Archbishop Charles Agyinasare, appealed to the government to provide financial support to private universities as they play a key role in the country's educational sector BY BERNARD BENGHAN
