Accra Technical University (ATU) on Friday, March 27, 2026, held its 25th Congregation Ceremony at the University’s Ceremonial Grounds, bringing together graduands, families, government officials, industry players and members of the University community to mark the occasion.
The ceremony forms part of the 2024/2025 academic year graduation and follows an earlier session held in November 2025. Graduands were drawn from MSc/MTech, BTech, Higher National Diploma (HND), Diploma and other programmes.
The event was marked by a ceremonial procession and the presentation of graduands, as students were called in batches to receive their awards amid cheers from family and friends.
Addressing the gathering, the Deputy Minister for Education, Hon. Clement Apaak, noted that the world of work has become more driven by technology, with artificial intelligence and digital systems shaping how people work and do business. He indicated that the government is shifting education towards a more practical approach, with greater emphasis on hands-on training, while also working to expand access through reforms such as improvements in student financing and investment in technical education.
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Amevi Acakpovi, highlighted the University’s academic growth, stating that over 5,000 students graduated in this session, with a larger number recorded across the full academic year. He pointed to the increasing number of BTech programmes and the gradual shift from HND to degree qualifications as part of the University’s transformation. He also noted ongoing investments in research, infrastructure and partnerships, including support for innovation, digital systems and industry-focused training.
The Congregation Speaker, Mr. Felix Gomis, Managing Director, West Africa Cluster, Equatorial Coca-Cola Bottling Company, emphasised the role of technical university graduates in driving development, noting that their skills are needed in areas such as engineering, technology, and industry. He pointed out that the global job market is becoming more competitive and requires graduates to go beyond certificates by developing initiative, discipline, and the ability to keep learning. He further encouraged them to take advantage of opportunities, start with what they have, and remain consistent in building their careers.
Kingsley Dadzie of the Mechanical Engineering Department emerged as the Overall Best Graduating HND Student with a CGPA of 4.752, while Sekyi Elizabeth Mary was named the Overall Best Graduating Female Student with a CGPA of 4.748.
This session saw about 5,016 students graduate, contributing to a total of 7,816 graduates for the academic year, reflecting the University’s growing output of skilled manpower for national development.