UDS Graduates Over 900 Students, Urges Them to Serve Their Communities

The University for Development Studies (UDS) has graduated more than 900 students at a special congregation in Tamale, with a call on them to use their education to support development in their communities.

The ceremony brought together graduates, lecturers, families and invited guests, as the university continued its mission to train professionals to help close development gaps in northern Ghana.

Call to Serve Society

Addressing the congregation, the Vice-Chancellor, Seidu Al-Hassan, urged graduates to see their degrees as a responsibility to serve society.

“You must become change-makers in your communities, leading efforts that promote self-sufficiency, enlightenment and social transformation,” he said.

He encouraged them to return to their communities and help address challenges such as poverty, ignorance and disease.

Graduates Across Key Fields

The students received bachelor’s and postgraduate degrees in areas including agriculture, social sciences, health sciences and development studies.

Inspiring Stories from Graduates

Some graduates described the Vice-Chancellor’s message as both inspiring and challenging.

One of the notable graduates, Hubaida Abdulai, who earned a PhD in Agricultural Economics, shared her experience of balancing studies with pregnancy and childbirth.

“It has not been easy, but it has been worth it,” she said.

She encouraged other women to continue pursuing their education despite challenges.

Another graduate, Abdul Rashid Yahya, also thanked his lecturers and supervisors for their support throughout his academic journey.

Role in National Development

The congregation highlights the growing role of UDS in training skilled professionals to address key development challenges in Ghana, particularly in agriculture, food security and rural development.