President John Dramani Mahama has called on African nations to deepen cooperation in higher education and research, emphasizing that the continent’s pressing challenges cannot be effectively tackled by individual countries acting alone.
Speaking at the 10th anniversary celebration of the Africa Higher Education Centres of Excellence (ACE) Programme in Accra on April 7, 2025, President Mahama highlighted the need for collective action in addressing issues such as food security, climate change, digital transformation, and public health.
“Through sustained academic engagement and coordinated investment, we can equip the next generation with the technical and entrepreneurial skills to harness these technologies, drive local innovation, and position Africans as a competitive force in the fourth industrial revolution,” he stated.
He added that “Ghana will remain firmly committed to deepening regional collaborations in higher education and research.”
Mahama’s remarks underscore the importance of cross-border academic partnerships in shaping a resilient and forward-looking African continent.
