By Solomon Gumah, GNA
Tamale, April 26, GNA – The University for Development Studies (UDS) has graduated a total of 957 students at its April 2026 Congregation, held in Tamale.
Professor Seidu Al-Hassan, Vice-Chancellor of UDS, who announced this at the ceremony, said the figure comprised 416 postgraduate students, representing 43.5 per cent of the total graduands.
He said the postgraduate cohort included 21 Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) graduands while 333 students graduated with master’s degrees, accounting for 80% of the postgraduate group.
He added that 62 graduands were also awarded Postgraduate Diplomas.
Professor Al-Hassan noted that 541 graduands representing 56.5% of the total were from Nursing and Midwifery programmes.
He said the graduates were expected to play critical roles in hospitals, clinics, and underserved communities to contribute to improved healthcare delivery and strengthening national health systems.
He said “This is not just statistics; it is a statement of purpose. It reflects our commitment as a development-oriented university to address one of the most critical needs of our nation; access to quality healthcare.”
Professor Al-Hassan said UDS continued to make strides across faculties including Agriculture, Natural Resources, Physical Sciences, Communication and Media Studies, Education, Health Sciences, and Business.
He said graduates were equipped with practical skills to address national and global challenges such as food security, climate change, digital transformation, and economic development.
He highlighted the university’s growing research output and international collaborations, including partnerships under the Erasmus+ programme, which had strengthened academic exchange and research capacity.
On infrastructure, he said the university had commissioned key facilities including a School of Nursing and Midwifery Complex, Health Sciences Laboratory Complex, Twin Oval Auditorium, Directorate of ICT Building, and a Dental Clinic to enhance teaching, research, and service delivery.
Mr Ali Adolf John, Northern Regional Minister commended UDS for its contribution to national development and academic excellence.
Mr John also lauded ongoing infrastructural expansion at the Tamale campus and said the newly commissioned facilities would enhance learning, research, and service delivery.
He assured the university of government’s continued support to improve infrastructure in educational institutions to expand access to quality higher education.
He urged the graduands to embrace innovation and entrepreneurship and take advantage of opportunities under government initiatives such as the 24-hour economy policy.
He encouraged them to uphold values of integrity, service, and community engagement as they stepped into the next phase of their lives.
GNA
Edited by Eric K. Amoh/Kenneth Odeng Adade