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EP University gets accreditation
Ho, Nov. 20, Ghanadot/GNA - The National Accreditation Board
has granted accreditation for the establishment of
Evangelical Presbyterian University with effect from
September 1.
The EP University with the motto "Knowledge is Light" is an
affiliate of University of Cape Coast and Eden Theological
Seminary of United States of America (USA).
A statement issued in Ho and signed by Mr Walter Blege,
President of the University said admissions would begin in
January 2008.
It said courses to be pursued included four-year degree
programmes in Business Administration with options in
Marketing, Finance and Accounting, and Agribusiness at its
Ho Campus.
The statement said others were programme in Pastoral
Ministry and Church Management at the Peki Greenhill Campus
formerly, Evangelical Presbyterian Seminary.
It said the programmes would be conducted during the day, in
the evening and weekends to afford workers and the public
the opportunity to pursue further education.
The statement said open learning centres in urban areas in
the Volta Region would be established.
Dr G.K. Agama, former Governor of Bank of Ghana is the
Chairman of the 10-member University Council.
Other members are Togbe Afede XIV, Paramount Chief of Asogli
Traditional Area, Ms Akua Dansua, Member of Parliament for
North-Dayi, Ms Gifty Asantewaa Ayeh, Businesswoman, Mr Alex
Ashiagbor, former Governor of Bank of Ghana and Mr Joseph
Ofedie, Chief Executive Officer of Volta River Authority.
The rest are Mrs Lydia Adajawah, Presbyter Executive of EP
Church, Dr Emmanuel Ablo, former World Bank Economist,
Reverend Dr Charles Wiredu, Provost of Regent University,
Professor S.G.K. Adiku, Head of Soil Science Department,
University of Ghana, Legon.
Right Reverend Dr Livingstone Buama, Moderator of EP Church,
inaugurating the Council described the establishment of the
University as "the latest and most ambitious step the Church
has ever taken."
He said even though the Church would hand over its oversight
responsibility to the University Council, the Church would
continue with its support.
"We shall advise where and when necessary. We shall
intervene only if necessary. But we shall not interfere in
its activities," Rt. Rev. Dr Buama added.
GNA
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