University education can no longer be the sole responsibility of the government in these challenging times, Mr Alex Narah Tettey-Enyo, the Minister of Education, has said.
He said there was the need for collaboration and support of all stakeholders including religious organisations, financial institutions and other private corporate bodies to help.
Mr Tettey-Enyo said this at the 16 congregation of the Valley View University at Oyibi in the Greater Accra Region.
The congregation saw the graduation of 615 students, 607 of whom received degrees in various Bachelor programmes and eight in certificate programmes.
He said the purpose of University education was to create a conductive atmosphere for harmonious development, adding that they should enhance their research capacity to make their role more relevant particularly in their area of expertise.
"Your aim of being the centre of excellence in learning and teaching can and should be achieved. With this, you can leave a legacy of excellence and a future without limitation," the Minister said.
Prof Dr Dr Daniel Buor, Vice Chancellor of VVU, said the University would introduce a programme in Mathematical Science which would comprise mathematics, statistics and actuarial science, sociology and social work and economics.
He said an "Endowment Fund" would be launched to enable the University to realize its vision.
Prof Dr Dr Buor said a credit facility was being negotiated for the construction of a 1,000-capacity lecture hall theater with staff offices, a 450-bed hostel, a library, a two-block residential accommodation for staff and an information technology centre.
He said ongoing infrastructure projects include the school of business lecture theater, Bediako Hall, a multipurpose gymnasium and a security post would be constructed.
Prof Dr Dr Buor said the university Hospital had been granted a five-year accreditation by the National Health Insurance Authority to operate on the scheme and continues to render service to the community.