The Parliament of Ghana has passed new laws to change the names of some universities in Ghana.
Under the new law, the C.K. Tedam University of Technology and Applied Sciences will be known as the University of Technology and Applied Sciences, Navrongo. The S.D. Dombo University of Business and Integrated Development Studies will be knwon as the University of Business and Integrated Development Studies, the Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development will be called the University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development, Kumasi.
Parliament passed the new law on Friday, December 19.
The C.K. Tedam University of Technology and Applied Sciences was established by an Act of Parliament (Act 1000) passed on 2nd August 2019, with assent given on 23rd August 2019. The Bill seeks to amend the C.K. Tedam University of Technology and Applied Sciences Act, 2019 (Act 1000) to change the name of the University to the University of Technology and Applied Sciences, Navrongo.
The change of the name of the University also fosters stronger relationships between the University and relevant stakeholders to boost public interest, leading to higher enrolment, funding and support from alumni and stakeholders. This renewed interest will further drive broader investment in higher education, benefiting both the educational and economic landscapes.
The report of the committee on education said that “Many universities globally are changing names to reflect contemporary values and social justice. By following this trend, the University will enhance its global competitiveness and appeal to international students.”
Regarding the Simon Diedong Dombo University of Business and Integrated Development Studies, it was established by an Act of Parliament (Act 1001) passed on 2nd August, 2019, with assent given on 23rd August, 2019.
The Bill seeks to amend the Simon Diedong Dombo University of Business and Integrated Development Studies Act, 2020 (Act 1001) to change the name of the University to the University of Business and Integrated Development Studies.
The change of the name of the University fosters stronger relationships between the University and relevant stakeholders to boost public interest, leading to higher enrolment funding and support from alumni and stakeholders. This renewed interest will further drive broader investment in higher education, benefiting both the educational and economic landscapes.
