The Council Chair of Ghana Communication Technology University (GCTU), Ing. Divine D.K. Kpetigo, has urged parents to support their children to pursue Master’s and PhD programmes immediately after completing their first degree.

Speaking at a Special Congregation ceremony in Accra, Ing. Kpetigo advised graduates not to delay further studies while searching for jobs.

“Sometimes it takes 3 to 4 years before you get a job. Why don’t you use that opportunity to do your Master’s and PhD? Use that time and enroll in GCTU,” he said.

He cautioned that postponing further education often leads to permanent delay. “If you fail to do it now, you may forget it,” he warned.

Sharing his personal experience, Ing. Kpetigo said he ignored advice to pursue a Master’s right after his first degree. “It took me 12 years to go back for my Master’s. I didn’t find it easy in my first semester until the second semester when I finally caught up,” he recounted.

Ing. Kpetigo also urged the new graduates to uphold the good name of GCTU. “If you do bad wherever you go, people will ask which university you attended, and it will bring disgrace to the school,” he said.

He thanked parents, guardians, family, and friends for the sacrifices and support that helped the students reach this milestone.

Dr. Arnold Kavaarpuo, Executive Director of the Data Protection Commission, described Ghana’s Artificial Intelligence launch in April this year as an important national intervention.

Dr. Kavaarpuo said the launch recognizes the urgent need to develop local capabilities and strengthen research in AI and emerging technologies.

“A technology university must do more than prepare students to operate systems invented elsewhere,” he said. “It must produce people who build new systems. It must become a place to develop research and shape our technology for our own needs.”

Bright Baffoe, the Overall Best Student at Ghana Communication Technology University (GCTU), says the success of the graduating class is the result of their effort, determination, and sacrifices.

Speaking during his valedictory speech, Bright said GCTU taught them that higher education is not just about learning, but about transformation, discipline, and being prepared to face challenges.

“GCTU gave us more than lectures and certificates,” he emphasized. “It gave us a platform to build relationships and grow as individuals.” He urged his colleagues to emulate the same dedication and resilience that brought them success.

Report by Bernard K Dadzie Greater Accra Region