Parliament approves renaming of C.K. Tedam University

Parliament has approved the C.K. Tedam University of Technology and Applied Sciences Amendment Bill, 2025, paving the way for the institution to be renamed the University of Technology and Applied Sciences, Navrongo.

The decision follows concerns raised by some stakeholders, particularly traditional authorities and community leaders, who argued that the current name of the university was exclusionary or potentially divisive.

These concerns were formally communicated to the Ministry of Education, prompting government action.

According to the government, the amendment is intended to promote inclusivity and strengthen national cohesion, while aligning the institution’s name with global naming conventions commonly adopted in higher education systems.

Established in Navrongo in the Upper East Region, the university is one of Ghana’s newest public universities, mandated to provide practical, technology-driven education with a strong focus on applied sciences, innovation, and skills development to support national growth.

The government believes the name change will help position the university as a truly national institution, foster broader stakeholder ownership, and enhance its appeal to students, researchers, and development partners both locally and internationally.