Government moves to rename C.K. Tedam University and others

The government is drafting a bill to rename C.K. Tedam University of Technology and Applied Sciences (CKT-UTAS). This will also affect other public universities in the country. The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, announced this during a recent event.

Mr. Iddrisu spoke at the swearing-in of the new Governing Council of CKT-UTAS in Accra. He explained that the decision comes after consultations with key stakeholders. These include academia, traditional authorities, alumni, student groups, and civil society actors.

“Extensive consultations have been held with various community members,” he said. As a result, the name ‘C.K. Tedam University of Technology and Applied Sciences’ may change. This change could align with the university's original founding vision.

The minister emphasized that this move does not diminish anyone’s legacy. Instead, it aims to restore alignment between universities and their foundational principles.

“This is not to suggest that such individuals are unworthy of recognition,” he stated. The renaming seeks to ensure alignment with historical identities of these institutions.

When introduced and passed in Parliament, the bill will impact several recently renamed institutions. This has sparked national debate on balancing individual honor and institutional heritage.