TLDR: The Evangelical Presbyterian College of Education (AMECO) in Amedzorfe, Ghana, recently held its 17th Congregation, where 353 new teachers graduated. Dr. Harry L. K. Agbanu, Chairman of the Governing Council of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), delivered a keynote address urging teacher training institutions to adopt Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance teaching and learning. He emphasized that AI serves to amplify the teacher’s role, not replace it, and highlighted global trends in AI adoption in education. The college also celebrated a notable increase in graduates achieving First Class honours.
Amedzorfe, Ghana – The Evangelical Presbyterian College of Education (AMECO) marked a significant milestone on September 20, 2025, with its 17th Congregation, celebrating the graduation of 353 new teachers. The ceremony, held under the theme “79 years of quality teacher education: The impact of Artificial Intelligence in enhancing delivery,” featured Dr. Harry L. K. Agbanu, Chairman of the Governing Council of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), as the esteemed Guest Speaker.
Dr. Agbanu delivered a compelling challenge to Ghana’s teacher training institutions, urging them to proactively embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a transformative tool for improving teaching and learning methodologies. He underscored the rapid global shift in education, stating, “AI is rapidly transforming education across the globe, making learning more interactive, efficient, and inclusive.” He elaborated on AI’s potential, explaining that it “had the potential to personalise lessons, automate assessments, and identify learning gaps, thereby making teaching more responsive to the needs of learners.”
Crucially, Dr. Agbanu clarified the evolving role of educators in an AI-integrated landscape. He firmly asserted, “But AI cannot replace the teacher. It only amplifies their role as facilitators, mentors, and human guides.” To contextualize Ghana’s position, he referenced UNESCO statistics, revealing that “over 47 per cent of educational institutions worldwide were already adopting AI in teaching and learning.” He stressed that Ghana could not afford to fall behind, especially given existing governmental frameworks like the Education Strategic Plan (2018–2030) and the Ministry of Education’s digital literacy programmes, which have already laid the groundwork for technological integration in schools.
Addressing the graduating cohort, Dr. Agbanu inspired them to view themselves as agents of change. “Today, you are not just leaving with degrees; you are leaving with a mandate to shape minds, inspire generations, and contribute to national development,” he declared.
Further reinforcing the call for AI adoption, an official from the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) echoed a stark warning: “Teachers who embrace AI will replace those who don’t. You must prepare yourselves for this new reality.” The GTEC official reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to supporting colleges of education in integrating digital literacy, AI, and modern pedagogical tools.
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Dr. Dickson Tsey, Principal of AMECO, in his address, highlighted the dual significance of the congregation as “both a celebration of academic achievement and a reflection on the institution’s legacy of value-based teacher training.” He announced that a total of 353 students successfully completed their programs, comprising 266 Bachelor of Education (Junior High School) specialists and 69 Bachelor of Education (Primary) specialists. Dr. Tsey proudly noted a remarkable academic achievement: “For the first time in the history of this College, 27 students graduated with First Class honours, an improvement from last year’s 10, describing it as stellar performance thanks to the commitment and dedication of our hardworking lecturers.” He also provided an update on the college’s human resources, stating that AMECO currently has 49 teaching and 56 non-teaching staff.
