His Majesty Nii Odaifio Welentsi III, the Paramount Chief of the Nungua Traditional Area and President of the Greater Accra Regional House of Chiefs, has commended the leadership of Accra Metropolitan University (Accra Met) for its dedication to transforming lives through education and community outreach.

During a symbolic ceremony held at the Nungua Palace, His Majesty expressed heartfelt appreciation to Professor Mrs. Goski Alabi, Acting President and Founder of Accra Met, and the entire staff and council, for awarding twenty full scholarships to students from the Nungua community. An additional ten scholarships were also granted to deserving students from across the Ga-Adangbe communities.

He praised the university’s decision as a powerful investment in the future of the youth and emphasized that this act of generosity would change how the younger generation approaches education and personal development. According to him, this initiative will inspire a culture of academic pursuit and civic responsibility across the Ga-Dangme land.

The scholarships, he noted, are not just financial aids, but tools that will empower young people with the confidence to pursue their dreams and shape the narrative of their communities. He thanked the university for its respect, goodwill, and for honoring his long-standing support to the institution.

These scholarships were also a token of gratitude to His Majesty for his continuous support and guidance, especially during a pivotal time in the university’s development. Recently, Accra Met received a full Presidential Charter from His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, former President of the Republic of Ghana. This official recognition now positions Accra Met as an autonomous, degree-awarding institution, solidifying its place as Ghana’s first Open University and the second of its kind in West Africa.

Accra Met continues to make remarkable strides in promoting inclusive and technology-driven education. With a robust virtual learning infrastructure and a growing number of academic programs, the university is designed to meet the needs of a rapidly evolving educational landscape. One of its major assets is a 300,000-volume E-Library, which supports self-paced, independent research and provides students with global access to learning resources.

The university offers a broad range of undergraduate and graduate programs tailored to meet both academic and professional demands. Its undergraduate programs include Bachelor of Business Administration degrees in Finance and Accounting, Human Resource and Management, and International Business Management. At the graduate level, students can pursue MBA degrees in Finance and Accounting, Human Resource Management, and Procurement & Supply Chain Management, as well as an MSc. in Development Economics.

Accra Met has also introduced new and innovative programs such as a Diploma in Private Investigations and a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) with specialization options. The university offers advanced MSc. programs in Security and Intelligence, Sustainable Development, Cyber Security and Data Forensics, and Energy Management and Policy. For those pursuing academic excellence and research leadership, Accra Met provides PhD programs in Leadership and Sustainable Governance as well as in Finance and Accounting.

The institution continues to position itself as a leader in accessible education for all, welcoming students from across Ghana and beyond who are seeking a flexible yet high-quality academic experience.