The Vice Chancellor of Takoradi Technical University, TTU, Rev. Prof. John Frank Eshun, has reminded the 7,066 newly matriculated students for the 2025/2026 academic year that their academic work and academic record, begin immediately after matriculation.
Addressing the University’s 26th Matriculation Ceremony, which brought together freshers enrolled across eight faculties and the School of Graduate Studies, the Vice Chancellor urged students to take their studies seriously from the outset and remain focused on the purpose for which they enrolled at TTU.
He admonished students to be guided at all times by the Students’ Handbook, stressing the importance of regular lecture attendance, effective time management, and the avoidance of examination malpractice. He encouraged them to remain focused, enthusiastic, and open to learning new skills, noting that knowledge acquired today may prove valuable in the future.
Rev. Prof. Eshun assured students of Management’s commitment to providing the necessary logistics, learning aids, and institutional support to enhance teaching and learning. He described TTU as a centre of excellence rooted in practical skills development, innovation, and industry relevance, and reaffirmed the University’s dedication to rigorous scholarship, hands-on training, ethical leadership, and student support.
He further emphasized that TTU has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual harassment, adding that appropriate structures and reporting mechanisms have been established to ensure a safe and conducive academic environment. Students were encouraged to report any incidents promptly through designated campus channels. He also advised students to remain security conscious, particularly within the Sekondi–Takoradi Metropolis.
The Vice-Chancellor cautioned students to use approved University communication channels to raise concerns and provide feedback, discouraging the use of anonymous or unofficial platforms.
He also urged students to acquire additional skills beyond their academic programmes to remain competitive in a rapidly changing world, stressing the need for balance between academic responsibilities and social life, and warning students against behaviours inconsistent with University values.
Out of a total of 11,619 applications received for the academic year, 9,367 students were admitted into various programmes. As at matriculation, 7,066 students had enrolled, comprising 4,318 males (61%) and 2,748 females (39%). The Vice-Chancellor highlighted that 84% of admissions were into TVET-related programmes, reflecting TTU’s strong commitment to its core mandate.
The Registrar of TTU, Dr. Moses Maclean Abnory, who moderated the ceremony, advised students to maintain environmental cleanliness across all campuses and cautioned them against actions that could bring the name of the University into disrepute.
