The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has urged the newly inaugurated Governing Council of the National Defence University of Ghana to uphold meritocracy, fairness and academic excellence in the administration of the institution.
According to the Minister, all aspects of the university’s operations, including admissions, student registration, graduation and staff appointments, must be guided by merit and the highest professional standards.
He stressed that no individual should face discrimination based on race, ethnicity, political opinion, colour, gender, occupation, religion or disability, emphasizing that the university must serve as a model of equity and professionalism.
Mr Iddrisu made the remarks during the official inauguration of the University’s Governing Council, where he underscored the critical role the institution is expected to play in strengthening Ghana’s defence and security architecture.
He said the National Defence University of Ghana must be built on the values of professionalism, discipline and integrity while contributing significantly to the development of the country’s human resource capacity in defence and security.
The Education Minister noted that the university is expected to evolve into a centre of excellence in strategic studies, operational readiness, defence research and security policy development.
According to him, the institution will be instrumental in equipping military personnel and other security professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively respond to emerging national, regional and global security challenges.
Mr Iddrisu expressed confidence that the Governing Council would provide the strategic leadership required to establish a world-class institution capable of advancing research, innovation and professional training in the defence and security sector.
He urged members of the council to remain committed to the university’s mandate and ensure that its governance processes promote transparency, accountability and academic integrity.
The establishment of the National Defence University of Ghana forms part of efforts to enhance professional military education and strengthen the country’s capacity to address evolving security threats through research, policy development and specialised training.