The University of Ghana has suspended all social events on its Legon campus after a spike in COVID-19 infections among students. However, lectures will proceed as scheduled, according to a directive issued by the Dean of Student Affairs.

Speaking on Citi FM’s Breakfast Show on Thursday, June 26, Professor Rosina Kyerematen, Dean of Student Affairs, clarified that only social gatherings are affected — not academic lectures.

“Lectures are not social gatherings,” she explained. “In a lecture hall, students listen and take notes quietly. The risk of transmission is much lower compared to a social event like an artiste night, where there is loud excitement and close contact.”

She assured the public that strict safety protocols would be in place for lectures. “Students must wear face masks and maintain social distancing in lecture rooms,” she added.

The announcement follows a June 25 notice from the Dean of Student Affairs’ office, which banned all social gatherings organized by student bodies — including the Student Representative Council (SRC), Graduate Students’ Association of Ghana (GRASAG), Junior Common Rooms (JCRs), and departmental groups.

The decision was prompted by several confirmed COVID-19 cases on campus, as recommended by the university’s Emergency Response Team. While the exact number of infections has not been released, the increase in cases has raised concern among the university community.

The University of Ghana, which previously adopted online teaching during COVID-19 waves in 2020 and 2021, assured that this current surge would not interrupt the academic calendar. University authorities continue to encourage strict adherence to safety protocols and urge those with symptoms to report immediately to campus health services for testing and care.

Social events will remain suspended until further notice.

Read the full notice by the university:

The National Service Authority (NSA) has officially released PIN codes for 132,393 eligible graduates from 100 accredited tertiary institutions for the 2025/2026 service year.

In a statement dated June 17, Acting Director General of the NSA, Felix Gyamfi, announced the development and highlighted major reforms in data validation that have significantly reduced inflated submissions. According to him, this year’s approved figure marks a 26% average drop compared to the last three years, with a peak decline of 36% from the 2022/2023 period.

“This process has effectively eliminated any form of inflated or bogus submissions,” Mr. Gyamfi noted.

Out of 135,990 submissions received from 122 institutions, only 132,393 were approved. Notably, 3,597 entries from 22 unaccredited institutions were excluded due to their lack of recognition by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC). The NSA has given these institutions 30 days to regularise their status or risk having their graduates barred from the national service.

In addition, 908 PINs for private applicants — including Ghanaians who studied abroad and individuals who deferred or defaulted in previous years — are pending final verification before release.

Mr. Gyamfi encouraged all applicants to verify their status by June 24, 2025, and reach out via NSA’s support lines if their PINs remain inaccessible.

Military Training Option Introduced

In a new initiative to enhance service discipline and national preparedness, the NSA is introducing a six-week basic military training programme for selected 2025/2026 service personnel.

Interested applicants can opt in during the online registration period from June 17 to July 1, 2025. Those who select this option will receive their agency postings only after completing the training.

“All eligible applicants are advised to complete their registration within the stated period and use available support resources for a smooth enrolment experience,” Mr. Gyamfi added.

The Ministry of Education has extended the deadline for the 2025 school selection process to Wednesday, June 25, 2025.

This extension follows the recent inclusion of private senior high schools (SHSs) in the selection process, giving candidates more time to make thoughtful and well-informed choices about their second-cycle education.

“All existing guidelines and procedures for the school selection process remain unchanged,” noted a statement issued by Prince Agyemang-Duah, Director of the Schools and Instructions Division of the Ghana Education Service (GES).

Students have been encouraged to seek guidance from their teachers, parents, and guardians to ensure they make the best decisions regarding their school preferences.

Additionally, regional directors of education have been instructed to communicate this updated deadline to all Metro, Municipal, and District directors. These officials, in turn, are to ensure that head teachers inform all final-year Junior High School students and urge them to take full advantage of the extended period to carefully review and finalize their school selections.