Accra: Ensign Global University has held its 10th Congregation Ceremony, conferring Master of Public Health (MPH) degrees on 44 students.
According to Ghana News Agency, this was the University's first graduation after receiving its Presidential Charter in December 2024, as an independent tertiary institution.
In his keynote address, Professor Stephen C. Alder, President of Ensign Global University, expressed gratitude to the university's founders, stakeholders, and partners for their dedication and commitment over the years. 'Receiving the Presidential Charter has given us the rights, privileges, and responsibilities of service to our country, society, and humanity as an independent institution of higher education,' Professor Alder said.
He urged the graduates to carry the university's values of leadership, professionalism, and entrepreneurship as they enter the global workforce. 'You have been educated to be exceptional, transformative, and revolutionary,' he added, encouraging them to be fearless in their efforts to improve the world and help others achieve their potential.
Professor Alder emphasized that the graduates' training, through coursework, field placements, and research, had equipped them to confront pressing public health challenges with competence, creativity, and compassion. He paid tribute to the university's co-founders, Dr. Lynette and Elder Robert Gay, and acknowledged the contributions of the Board of Governors, the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission, and Ensign's former mentor institution, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).
Nene Sakite II, Konor of Manya Krobo, condemned the impact of illegal mining, describing it as a major public health threat in Ghana. 'The most devastating public health issue facing the nation today is contaminated water bodies resulting from illegal mining,' he stated, urging the new professionals to address these issues seriously.
Professor Agyeman Badu Akosa, Vice Board Chair of Ensign Global University, reflected on the principles that informed Ensign's establishment, noting that the university began as a vision rooted in service to underserved communities in Ghana. He urged the graduates to uphold professionalism and build strong partnerships in their careers, encouraging them to share their knowledge freely through various platforms.