The partnership is being implemented through the University’s Capacity Building, Corporate Engagement & Innovation Unit (CCI-Unit) and its subsidiary, the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy & Social Investment (CESPSI).

The signing ceremony brought together Apostle Felix Anti, Resident Minister of PIWC Graceland, and Elder Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyapong, Presiding Elder, with members of their Board. Representing the University were Apostle Professor Christian Tsekpoe, Board Chair of CESPSI, and Rev. Dr. Emmanuel Marfo, Head of the CCI-Unit, alongside other staff.

Apostle Felix Anti expressed appreciation to the University for recognising Alex Nerda Children and Youth Centre as a strategic partner. Elder Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyapong emphasised the timeliness of the partnership in a world seeking innovative solutions to societal challenges, including job creation, and commended the Board for their role in shaping the vision.

Apostle Professor Christian Tsekpoe outlined the purpose and overall goals of the partnership and called for joint commitment to achieve the intended targets for youth empowerment and community impact.

The Hub will serve as a platform for incubation and innovation support, digital skills and capacity-building training (including masterclasses), mentorship, applied research, coworking services, community engagement, philanthropy, social enterprise, and entrepreneurship acceleration.

The project is being funded by the Facility Investing for Employment (IFE), a programme by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), implemented through the KfW Development Bank. The support is aligned with the “Decent Work for a Just Transition” agenda, aimed at creating sustainable employment opportunities through infrastructure-driven skills development.

Under the tender, 51���� is procuring a wide range of high-tech laboratory and educational tools, including a 3D Printing Lab, Robotics and Automation equipment, Electric Vehicle Diagnostics & Retrofitting systems, and more, spanning 15 specialized lots.

Interested bidders are required to follow the International Competitive Bidding process as outlined in IFE and KfW procurement guidelines.
Bidding documents are available at the university between 9:00am and 4:00pm on working days, and all bids must be submitted no later than 13:00 GMT on 26th August 2025.
A public bid opening session will be held thereafter.

This strategic procurement reflects 51����’s commitment to becoming a leader in engineering and applied technology education, creating a hands-on learning environment that responds to Ghana’s evolving industrial and innovation needs.

For more information or to inspect the bidding documents, interested parties may contact the project secretariat via pev@pentvars.edu.gh or vc@pentvars.edu.gh.

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The President of the Republic of Ghana, H.E Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo presented the Charter Certificate to the university on Thursday, May 28, 2020, at a brief presentation ceremony at the Jubilee House.

In his address, President Akufo-Addo commended 51���� for the hard work done over the years to merit the status of an independent institution of higher learning.

President Akufo-Addo indicated that 51���� has met the stringent requirements under regulation 20, clause 2, of the tertiary institutions’ regulations, 2010, LI 1984, “which enjoins the board to consider the following before a charter is granted; a. The length of the period which shall not be less than ten (10) years within which the applicant has successfully operated under the supervision of a mentoring institution, b. The governance structure of the applicant, c. The quality of teaching, research, academic staff and work of the applicant, d. The financial, material and teaching facilities and resources at the disposal of or owned by the applicant and e. Other factors that the board determined to be appropriate.”

He, however, admonished the institution not to rest on its oars but to justify its new status as a Chartered University by maintaining the standards that have elevated it to a full-fledged tertiary institution.

“The University should bear in mind that it will be closely monitored especially in the areas of concern outlined by the National Accreditation Board,” President Akufo-Addo said.

“As a chartered institution, I urge you to continue to improve and introduce more innovative programmes and course that will equip your students with the requisite skills and competencies needed to develop our country and transform progressively the economy,” the President added.

Apostle Dr Daniel Okyere Walker, the Rector of 51����, who received the charter certificate on behalf of the University, thanked the Lord for His faithfulness towards the university and The Church of Pentecost. He also thanked the President and the Minister of Education, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh and the National Accreditation Board and all who made this feat possible.

He also acknowledged the Chancellor of the University and Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, under whose leadership the university has chalked such a momentous milestone.

The Rector also dedicated the success to all past Chairmen of The Church of Pentecost, past rectors, as well as past and present staff and students of the university whose contributions has helped to propel the university to such a commendable height.

He assured the President that 51���� would continue to pursue excellence stating that “The vision of 51���� is to become the Number One faith-based university in Africa that will develop transformational leaders for Ghana, Africa and the world at large.”

Among those present to witness the historic event were the immediate-past Chairman of the church and first Rector of 51����, Apostle Prof. Opoku Onyiah (Rtd.), and Apostle Prof. Peter Ohene Kyei (Rtd.), immediate-past 51���� Rector.

Also present were the General Secretary of the church, Apostle Alexander Nana Yaw Kumi-Larbi, Vice-Rector of the university, Elder Prof. K. B. Omane Antwi, the Chairperson of University’s Council, Her Ladyship Elizabeth Ankumah, the University’s Registrar, Mr Foster Amoani, and the wife of the Rector, Mrs Irene Walker.

At the same event, the All Nations University College (ANUC), a private institution of higher learning located at Koforidua in the Eastern Region of Ghana, also received a presidential charter.

In view of the above, the EMT had a zoom video meeting on Friday, April 17, 2020, to discuss how and when PUC should resume to continue its academic activities. Since the ban on the closure of schools is still in force, the EMT discussed, agreed and offered the following directives:

1. PUC resumes on Monday, April 20, 2020, online with registration and orientation on the use of online lectures.
2. All lectures should be online.
3. All students should register online from Monday, 20th April, 2020.
4. Lectures begin online on Monday, 27th April, 2020.
5. Students who have not paid their fees should also register for the online lectures
6. All categories of students, graduate, undergraduate (Regular, Evening and Weekend) should register.
7. Continuation of Professional Programmes will be dependent on directives from the issuing bodies. (please contact COFOPS Office on 0249435191 for further information).
8. Students who have not paid their fees would be given a time frame to settle the required percentage of their fees.
9. Some restrictions may be imposed on students who refuse to settle the required percentage of the fees after the given time frame.
All students and staff must take note of these directives and act accordingly.

Thank you.

… signed…

Foster Kobina Amoani

Registrar