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    Patricia Obo-Nai Awarded Honorary Doctorate for Contributions to STEM and Digital Inclusion

    The Chief Executive Officer of Telecel Ghana, Ing. Patricia Obo-Nai, has been conferred with an honorary Doctor of Science degree (D.Sc. Honoris Causa) by Accra Metropolitan University in recognition of her exceptional contributions to engineering, telecommunications, and advocacy for women in STEM.

    The conferment took place during the university’s inaugural graduation ceremony following the recent award of its presidential charter. 

    Ing. Obo-Nai was honoured alongside Ghana’s Inspector General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, who received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree.

    “This decision, unanimously approved by the University Council during its 16th sitting, acknowledges your pioneering achievements in engineering and telecommunications, your historic role as the first Ghanaian female CEO of a major telecom operator, and your unwavering support for youth empowerment, women in STEM, and digital inclusion across Africa,” stated Prof. Goski Alabi, Acting Vice Chancellor of Accra Metropolitan University.

    Addressing the audience of graduates, faculty, and dignitaries at the Nungua campus, Ing. Obo-Nai expressed heartfelt gratitude and reflected on her early passion for problem-solving.

    “I am deeply honored by this recognition. In my younger years, I loved fixing things—light bulbs, fluorescent tubes, fridge plugs. These small beginnings ignited my passion for solving problems, a journey only God could have shaped so beautifully,” she shared.

    She dedicated the award to her family, her team at Telecel Ghana, and to women pursuing careers in science and technology.

    “This is for every young woman breaking through the real and imagined limits that society imposes. We need more women in STEM—not just for diversity, but for the innovation, insight, and progress they bring. A nation cannot fully develop if half its population is left behind. Innovation without inclusion is incomplete.”

    The graduation also saw 36 students receive degrees at both bachelor’s and master’s levels. Seven faculty members and students were honored for outstanding contributions to the university’s growth.

    Special recognition was given to Archbishop Charles Agyin-Asare, Chancellor of Perez University College and Founder of Perez Chapel International, who graduated with a master’s degree in Human Resource Management and was named the university’s prized alumnus.

    Guest speaker His Lordship Barima Nana Yaw Kodie Oppong, Director of the Ghana School of Law, urged graduates to uphold their values and leverage technology responsibly for societal advancement.

    Accra Metropolitan University, formerly Larweh Open University, has evolved from a distance-learning institution into a full-fledged university offering a range of in-person programs in business, finance, leadership, security, and technology.

    In closing her remarks, Ing. Obo-Nai encouraged the graduates to view leadership as a call to service.

    “Your education has prepared you, but it is your purpose that will define you. Lead with the kind of courage that builds bridges where others build walls,” she said.

    Image Credit: ghscientific.com

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