Ensign Global University has held its 11th congregation, celebrating the graduation of students awarded Master of Public Health (MPH) degrees jointly accredited by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) and the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).
The ceremony marked a significant milestone for the graduating class, with the university urging the graduates to use their knowledge, skills and professional competencies to address pressing public health challenges and contribute to global development.
Addressing the congregation, President of Ensign Global University, Prof. Stephen C. Alder said the joint accreditation by GTEC and CEPH reflected the institution’s commitment to maintaining international standards and excellence in higher education.
Prof. Stephen C. Alder reiterated that Ensign Global University’s mission was to educate entrepreneurial leaders with high levels of professional competence, generate knowledge that addresses major global challenges and establish mutually beneficial partnerships to promote prosperity in communities and countries.
He explained that the university’s name, Ensign, represented a symbol around which people could unite in pursuit of a common and noble vision.
That vision, he maintained, was to transform the world’s capacity to achieve sustainable global prosperity, defined as the continuous flourishing of humanity.
The graduates, referred to as Ensonians, were encouraged to become agents of positive change by applying their education to improve lives wherever their professional and personal journeys take them.
Prof. Alder stressed that the university’s investment in the graduates was based on confidence in their potential to become exceptional leaders, innovators and professionals capable of transforming society.
He challenged them to remain committed to improving the world, helping others recognise their potential and continuously seeking better solutions to societal problems.
The address also highlighted the university’s three institutional pillars, represented by the gold elements in its logo: leadership, professionalism and innovation.
According him, the first pillar represents leadership that engages communities in the pursuit of prosperity; the second emphasises professionalism and the highest standards of competence; while the third promotes innovation and value-creating entrepreneurship.
The graduates were urged to embody these principles as they entered the global public health workforce.
He said their academic journey had equipped them with the foundation to confront challenges affecting health and prosperity, urging them to approach their responsibilities with courage, determination and a commitment to excellence.
Quoting Ghana’s first President, Dr Kwame Nkrumah, from his address to the National Assembly on June 12, 1965, the university reminded the graduates of the importance of courage in pursuing national and global development.
The university urged the new graduates to carry that message into their professional lives, translate their ideas into practical solutions and inspire others to contribute to building a healthier, happier and more prosperous world.
He concluded by expressing confidence that the new graduates would uphold the institution’s values and become instruments of positive change in the global pursuit of human prosperity.
The university also acknowledged the presence and support of its co-founders and benefactors, whose vision and resources have contributed to the institution’s development.
He commended the Board of Governors for their continued commitment, describing their contributions in terms of time, wisdom and expertise as critical to advancing the university’s mission.
In all 65 students graduated, with Blessing Uche emerging as Overall Best Graduating student.
