Accra Institute of Technology Welcomes 586 New Students as Accra Girls SHS Triumphs in National Spoken Word Championship

In a significant week for Ghanaian education, the Accra Institute of Technology (AIT) matriculated 586 new students for the 2025/2026 academic year during a ceremony at its Knowledge City Campus on June 13, 2026. Addressing the incoming cohort, AIT President Professor Clement K. Dzidonu emphasized the arrival of the "Age of the Sovereign Learner," a paradigm shift requiring students to embrace independent thinking and continuous learning in an era increasingly dominated by Artificial Intelligence and rapidly advancing technologies. The new students, enrolled in programs spanning Engineering, Information Technology, and Business Administration, were urged to adopt the "Opportunity–Possibility–Difference" (OPD) perspective to identify unique opportunities and make a tangible impact on society.

While AIT focuses on technological readiness, creative excellence has also taken center stage in the secondary education sector. Accra Girls Senior High School emerged as the overall winner of the Ace Spoken Word Championship, outperforming 26 other schools including Forces Senior High Technical, Ghana Christian International High School, and O’Reilly Senior High School. Performing under the theme "When the Whistle Blows, Borders Fade," the students used the platform to celebrate unity in sports ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The event drew praise from the Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, who highlighted the importance of public speaking and critical thinking in fostering national heritage and leadership skills among the youth.

Complementing these milestones in academic and creative growth, the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) has benefited from a strategic partnership with the Deeper Christian Life Ministry (DCLM). The ministry donated two large LED screens and 600 copies of the "Daily Manna" devotional to the university to enhance campus worship services and support students' moral development. Professor Stephen Jobson Mitchual, Pro Vice-Chancellor of UEW, expressed profound gratitude for the donation, noting that such collaborations between faith-based organizations and educational institutions are vital for addressing the ethical and moral challenges facing modern students.

These diverse developments—from AIT’s technological academic focus and Accra Girls' literary success to UEW’s moral and infrastructure support—reflect a multifaceted approach to education in Ghana. As AIT continues its affiliations with institutions like KNUST and Open University Malaysia to produce globally competitive graduates, and as the Ace Spoken Word Championship considers evolving into a national program, the focus remains on developing well-rounded individuals. This holistic growth, combining technical competence, creative expression, and ethical grounding, is positioned as the cornerstone for Ghana’s future national and global contributions.