Bold warning: some learning centers pretending to be part of a prestigious university can jeopardize your future. That’s the core issue at hand, and this is where the real story begins. The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has issued a public alert identifying six University of Ghana (UG) learning centers that operate without accreditation, and it urges students and parents to verify the status of any institution before applying or enrolling.
GTEC’s public notice explicitly states that the following UG Learning Centres have not received accreditation from the Commission: in Koforidua, Cape Coast, Tamale, Ho/Tsito, Wa, and Sunyani. Any academic qualifications awarded by UG at these centers will not be recognised by GTEC for purposes of employment, further study, or promotions. This is a stark reminder that an unaccredited program can undermine future prospects just as quickly as a dim job market can widen the gap between ambition and opportunity.
In addition to flagging these centers, GTEC announced that eleven other tertiary institutions have been instructed to halt new admissions until they meet the required accreditation standards. The institutions named are: Institute of Business Management and Journalism in Kumasi; Rural Development College in Kwaso; University College of Agriculture and Environmental Studies in Bunso; School of Anaesthesia in Kumasi; Unique Citizens College in Accra; Kings and Queens Medical College in Akosombo; Springs College in Accra; Wintech Professional Institute; Trans Africa College; Royal Nursing College; and OAA Consulting Limited. It’s notable that OAA Consulting Limited served as the local agency for Universidad Empresarial De Costa Rica (UNEM).
GTEC also highlighted that 26 institutions currently hold expired institutional accreditation. Among these are Abbeam Institute of Technology in Kasoa; Lakeside University College in Accra; ILMA Institute of Science and Technology in Accra; Ohawu College of Agriculture in Ohawu; Nursing and Midwifery Training Colleges in Yeji, Dormaa Ahenkro, and Asankrangwa; and Holy Spirit College of Education in Ho.
With concerns about the regulation of higher education continuing to rise, GTEC urges the public to be vigilant. Prospective students, parents, guardians, and other members of the public should verify the accreditation status of all institutions, learning centres, and programmes directly with the Commission before seeking admission.
The Commission warns of serious consequences for those who choose unaccredited schools. Enrolling in such programs can lead to wasted time and money and may jeopardize future career opportunities.
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