Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has urged student leaders to prioritise integrity, particularly in the management of student dues and the discharge of their responsibilities.
Speaking at the 2026 Pentecost Students and Associates Ghana (PENSA–Ghana) Conference, she stressed that leadership roles on campus play a critical role in shaping students into future national leaders.
“How you manage student dues today reflects how you would manage public resources tomorrow,” she stated.
Professor Opoku-Agyemang called on student leaders to ensure transparency in the handling of funds collected for student activities, noting that such resources must serve the interests of the entire student population, especially the vulnerable.
“On your campuses, leadership is taking shape in how group work is handled, who is included or excluded, and whether influence is used to lift others or advance yourself. These moments often present themselves as leadership tests, and they are precisely that. As campus leaders, for example, if you collect dues from your fellow students, prioritise the entire student population,” she said.
She also condemned academic misconduct and dishonesty, warning that unethical practices cultivated in school could have lasting consequences beyond campus life and into professional careers.
“Every assignment revised carefully and every effort made, even when dishonesty seems easier, are investments in your credibility,” she emphasised.
The Vice President further encouraged students to pursue ambition grounded in strong values and a commitment to service.
Source: myxyzonline.com
