Cardinal Turkson Urges Ghanaian Students to Embrace Compassion Amid VUCA World
Cardinal Peter Appiah Turkson, Chancellor of the Catholic University of Ghana, spoke at the 25th Congregation and 38th Matriculation Ceremony on 24 October 2026 in Fiapre near Sunyani.
In Brief
- •Cardinal Peter Appiah Turkson, Chancellor of the Catholic University of Ghana, spoke at the 25th Congregation and 38th Matriculation Ceremony on 24 October 2026 in Fiapre near Sunyani.
- •He urged students to replace volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity with vulnerability, unlearning, compassion and answerability, framing the VUCA world in ethical terms.
- •The university admitted 1,810 students and graduated 2,806 (668 postgraduate, 2,138 undergraduate), celebrating its first PhD graduate, Dr Godfred Etse Klugah.
- •Bono Regional Minister Joseph Addae Akwaboa highlighted the need for practical learning, digital skills, industry partnerships and the No Fee Stress Initiative to support students’ future employability.
Why It Matters
The Chancellor’s call for compassion and ethical responsibility reflects a broader effort to align higher education with Ghana’s development goals, ensuring graduates are equipped to navigate a volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous (VUCA) global landscape. By framing academic success within a moral and collaborative context, the message underscores the role of universities in fostering resilient, socially responsible citizens who can contribute meaningfully to national progress.
Key Details
- Event Date
- 2026-10-24
- University Admissions
- 1,810
- University Graduations
- 2,806
- Postgraduate Graduates
- 668
- Undergraduate Graduates
- 2,138
- First PhD Graduate
- Dr Godfred Etse Klugah
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