Accra, Ghana — 5th April 2025
In a proud and progressive stride towards academic excellence and national development, Marshalls University College held a blended graduation ceremony for its first cohort of students from the Professional & Executive Certification Programmes. While the intensive coursework was conducted entirely online, the grand graduation was celebrated both in-person and virtually—bringing together a powerful network of leaders from across Ghana and beyond.

The Programmes:
The four specialised certification tracks offered were:

1. Security and Intelligence
2. Educational Leadership and Strategy
3. Local Governance and Strategy and,
4. Healthcare

Each certification is built with components drawn from Master’s-level curricula, ensuring that participants received a rigorous, forward-looking, and high-value academic experience. These programmes were designed to bridge knowledge gaps for working professionals, positioning them as thought leaders and change-makers within their sectors.

IMPACTFUL PARTICIPATION FROM KEY NATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
Among the over 50 graduates were highly placed professionals from Ghana’s public and private institutions:

Francisca Caphui Gbodui and Fredrick Oppong, both from the National Identification Authority, are now equipped with strategic intelligence tools critical to protecting citizen data and reinforcing national identity systems.

Chief Inspectors Imoro Mohammed and Diana Quainoo of the Ghana Police Service graduated with enhanced skills in national security intelligence—skills that will directly support Ghana’s internal security and public safety operations.

Emmanuel Ayensu of NADMO is now better positioned to integrate intelligence-led disaster management strategies across the country.

Franklin Dzormeku Dacosta, a Lecturer at Cape Coast Technical University, has gained an security-sector advantage with his advanced understanding in security and intelligence to apply to education.

Salisu Sheriff Mohammed from the Flagstaff House brings security policy insight to the seat of Ghana’s executive power.

George Kwabina Adomako, a Fire Service Personnel from Belgium, will translate his new expertise in security and intelligence into international fire prevention and emergency management systems.

ELEVATING CREDENTIALS, EXPANDING OPPORTUNITIES
Marshalls University College is already looking ahead. Plans are underway to launch a Postgraduate Certificate in Security and Intelligence, designed to serve as a seamless transition into the full Master’s in Security and Intelligence programme. This move offers professionals a structured pathway to deepen their academic and practical engagement with national and global security affairs.

Faculty Excellence Behind the Programme
This bold academic venture was powered by a dedicated team of faculty members and administrators, including:

Prof. Michael Marttinson Boakye, Dean of Academic Affairs and Executive Secretary of the Marshalls Doctoral Faculty (MDF),

Rev Sr. Dr. Lucy Dope Yawa Sasu, Head of Quality Assurance,

Rev. Emmanuel Obeng Asare, Faculty Member,

Mr. Adolphus Lokko, Registrar.

A MOMENT OF HONOUR: CITATION FOR MR. ANTHONY ACQUAYE
A special citation was presented to Mr. Anthony Acquaye, Head of Department for Security and Intelligence, for his leadership and innovation in designing and steering the security programme to global relevance. His commitment to excellence has not only impacted the lives of students but is helping shape Ghana’s approach to 21st-century security education.

CONCLUSION
With the successful launch and graduation of its Professional & Executive Certification Programmes, Marshalls University College affirms its role as a transformative force in higher education—bridging academia and industry through technology, relevance, and rigour. These programmes are more than certificates; they are catalysts for personal growth, professional advancement, and national transformation.

For more information on our certificate programmes or to enrol in upcoming sessions, visit:

ADDRESS
Marshalls University College
No. 14, Dr Kofi Abrefa Busia Highway,
Opposite Gloryland Hotel,
Odorkor, Accra.

Phone: +233 242 561 005 or +233 27 774 1576
Email: info@marshalls.edu.gh
Website: www.marshalls.edu.gh

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