Renowned Ghanaian scholar and founder of the African University of Communications and Business (AUCB) Kojo Yankah has made a passionate appeal to the Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, to revolutionise Ghana’s educational setup by incorporating indigenous knowledge systems.

This call to action made during the AUCB’s charter launch on February 13, emphasised the need for Afro-centric studies to promote a sense of pride and identity among Ghanaian youth.

On December 19, the African University College of Communications (AUCC) announced the receipt of presidential assent to run as a fully-fledged autonomous university.

“As a Chartered University, AUCB reaffirms its commitment to equipping students with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in today’s evolving economic and social landscapes,” the management assured.

The charter launch was, thus, a ceremony to celebrate this pivotal achievement.

According to Kojo Yankah, the current style of education diverted Ghanaians from their true African identity, rendering them unable to tackle issues effectively.

“Our educational system does not teach us anything, we rather learn about other people but not about ourselves. The education ministry should be more Africa-centred,” he said.

He added that the country must paid more attention to practical application of knowledge.

“If education does not solve a country’s problem, then it is useless,” he stressed.

The Vice Chancellor of African University of Communications and Business (AUCB), Prof Abeiku Blankson, underlined that private institutions had been at the forefront of innovative education in Ghana.

He advocated that the Ministry of Education recognised the importance of private institutions in complementing the government’s efforts to provide quality education.

“I plead with the government to consider students who are coming to the private universities since it is the same educational landscape,” he said.

Prof Yankah’s appeal is not new; he has been advocating for Afro-centric education reform for years.

His vision is to create an education system that promotes African heritage, history, and culture, empowering Ghanaian youth to take pride in their identity and contribute meaningfully to the country’s development.