KAAF University officially granted presidential charter- more details

KAAF university has officially been granted presidential charter, Gh Page can authoritatively proclaim.

The news was made known by an official statement released by the management of KAAF university.

Per the information Gh Page has gathered, the prestigious university was granted presidential charter following an Officual ceremony that was held at the Flagstaff house on December 19, 2024 by the then president of Ghana, former president Akufo Addo.

It is noted that, not only KAAF university, but other 13 private universities that have met the required standards of autonomy and excellence in tertiary education.

It can therefore be concluded that, henceforth, KAAF university has the power to award its own certificates, diplomas and degrees for all its programs accredited by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission.

Meanwhile, beneath is the official statement released by the management of KAAF;

PRESS BRIEFING

KAAF University is pleased to announce that at a formal ceremony held at the Flagstaff House on December 19, 2024, the President of the Republic of Ghana officially granted a Presidential Charter to KAAF University alongside thirteen other private universities that have met the required standards of autonomy and excellence in tertiary education. This Presidential Charter, which signifies the highest achievement for a tertiary institution in Ghana, gives KAAF University the power to award its own certificates, diplomas and degrees for all its programmes accredited by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), effective 20th June 2024. The official recognition by the Republic of Ghana also means that, from this point onwards, KAAF University will operate independently without the need for affiliation with mentoring institution.

Obviously, this unprecedented feat was not achieved on a silver platter. It was earned after a very rigorous seven-step review process that assessed several key performance indicators including KAAF University’s governance and management, infrastructure, finances, curriculum development, teaching and learning, societal engagement, just to mention a few. This significant award is not only a testament to KAAF University’s unwavering commitment to quality education, and innovation but also represents compliance with a major piece of legislation and regime change that will ensure that KAAF can continue in operation to serve its past, present and growing prospective domestic and international students.

The Journey to Charter

Established in 2006, KAAF University was conceptualized on the Adinkra symbol “Nea Onnim No Sua a Ohu” and guided by the motto “Knowledge and Excellence”. In 2008 KAAF University entered into formal affiliation as necessitated by the legal framework to commence institutional and programme accreditation. In the year 2010, KAAF obtained its first accreditation, marking a major step toward institutional recognition to train Job-ready graduates.

The journey to Charter officially began when KAAF University submitted its application for a Presidential Charter in April 2022. After rigorous assessments and evaluations, KAAF submitted its final responses to GTEC in the first quarter of 2023, paving the way for the eventual granting of its charter.

The Way Forward

Having been elevated to the prestigious status of Charter KAAF University is ready, as always, to further its vision of being recognized as preparing students to excel in STEM fields of study and research to succeed in 21st century careers as leaders and innovators. KAAF will embark on innovative initiatives to make its offerings, certificates and students globally competitive and well-recognized. Past, present and prospective students as well as all key stakeholders of KAAF University can rest-assured that KAAF will be here to serve their varied needs, and to partner with like-minded public and international institutions to promote human capital development and empower students to excel globally.