CEO of Telecel Ghana, Patricia Obo-Nai, has called for deeper collaboration between academia and industry to align educational curricula with real-world skills, particularly in tech and data science, to build a competitive workforce.
Speaking as a guest speaker at Ghana Christian University College’s 14th Matriculation and 16th Congregation, she stressed that the quality of graduates is key to national development and economic sustainability.
“Academia must stay in touch with—and even ahead of—industry to prepare a future-ready workforce,” she said. She urged universities to revise curricula, partner on practical projects, and create structured work-readiness programs.
The ceremony saw 356 students matriculate and 186 graduate from the university’s Health Sciences and Business & Technology faculties.
Newly inducted GCUC President Rev. Dr. James Yamoah and Governing Council Chair Prof. Samuel Offei both appealed for support from the private sector and government to expand infrastructure and improve graduate employability.
In her closing remarks, Madam Obo-Nai encouraged graduates to lead with integrity and lifelong learning: “No textbook fully prepares you for the workplace—stay humble, stay curious, and prove your value.”
Source: My Joy Online
