Mr. Richard Kojo Adjei, Deputy
Executive Secretary of NAB said the situation is gaining notoriety because of the
proliferation of online programmes being run by institutions, most of which are located in the
United States of America and China.
‘Some people pay huge sums of money for these
programmes, only to be given worthless certificates’ he stated and advise individuals
to always cross check the status of institutions
with the regulatory body, if they are in doubt before enrolling.
Mr. Adjei gave the caution
at the 5th graduation ceremony of the Evangelical Presbyterian
University College (EPUC) in Ho over the weekend on the theme ‘embarking on ICT
pathway in the 21st century for advance Education’.
Mr. Adjei who described the
university college as an ‘obedient’ institution and commended them for adhering
to regulatory standards, further urged them to adopt internal quality assurance
culture, which would permeate the structures of the institution through the
effective use of ICT to ensure high standards.
Hon. Kofi Attoh, CEO of
Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communication, (GIFEC) in a key note
address underscored the importance of Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
in transforming all spheres of life including education and called for its
adoption to enhance teaching and learning.
