All Nations University admits 560 new students
The All Nations University (ANU) at Koforidua in the Eastern Region has admitted 560 fresh students to pursue various courses in the institution.
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The freshers are made up of 252 males, representing 45 per cent, and 308 females, constituting 55 per cent.
One hundred and two of the students will pursue diploma courses while 458 of them will study for degrees.
They will undertake programmes that include Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Business Administration, Biomedical Engineering and Oil & Gas Engineering.
The rest are Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electronics and Communications Engineering and Biblical Studies.
Competitive world
Addressing the new students, the President and Founder of ANU, Dr Samuel Donkor, said in a competitive world of constant change, continuous education was critical in order to remain relevant in any profession.
That, he said, was making the debate on the high cost of education unwarranted and unnecessary, adding that without higher education for instance, a country would not be able to develop its human resources to accelerate rapid economic growth.
Moreover, Dr Donkor said without education, individuals faced greater societal barriers with respect to high paying jobs and rewarding careers that could positively impact their lives and well being.
Social media
On the issue of social media, he cautioned the students against spending all their time on it since that could affect their studies.
That, Dr Donkor indicated, could in the long run hinder their academic progress.
He said as a faith-based private university, the institution was committed to relying on holistic teaching and research on human development.
That, he said was in the context of Christian ethics and values embedded in the educational philosophy of ANU based on faith in God, excellence, commitment, integrity and discipline.
Dr Donkor noted that the university’s programmes were aimed at developing high quality graduates and leaders with the capacity to address the various challenges that had bedevilled the country and the entire continent of Africa.
Discipline
The university, he indicated, stood for discipline, which stemmed from the holistic education it offered since the virtue was important for every human society.
Dr Donkor urged the freshers to be of good behaviour at all times and study diligently, including regular attendance at lectures and all university functions.
He said the university would instil the values of truth, honesty, integrity, discipline and faith in God.
Background
ANU was established as a private university in 2002 in response to challenges identified by the President and Founder concerning the high demand for higher education in Africa as well as the perceived lowering of academic standards, the erosion of moral and ethical values on the African continent.
