UCC Acting Vice-Chancellor Calls For Stronger Church–Academia Collaboration For National Progress
Joseph Attoh 
The Acting Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Professor Dennis Worlanyo Aheto, has called for a deeper partnership between the Church and academic institutions, describing it as vital to Ghana’s quest for sustainable development.
Speaking at the ongoing Pentecost Students and Associates (PENSA) Conference on the UCC campus, Professor Aheto dismissed the notion of rivalry between the Church and universities, insisting they are “complementary forces” in shaping the nation’s future.
“The University sharpens the intellect, while the Church moulds character and values. Both are indispensable in producing well-rounded individuals,” he said.
Professor Aheto stressed that true national progress cannot be achieved through academic credentials alone. Instead, he argued, it requires graduates who combine intellectual excellence with strong moral and spiritual foundations.
“Together, we can produce graduates who are spiritually grounded, intellectually sound, emotionally stable, socially responsible, physically disciplined and financially prudent,” he declared.
He warned that Ghana’s development challenge lies not in the scarcity of certificates but in the shortage of holistic men and women whose ethics, emotions and work attitudes reflect sound principles.
Professor Aheto urged continuous engagement between faith-based organisations and academia to nurture a new generation of leaders capable of driving positive societal transformation.
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