Dr. Kwame Adinkrah, a media personality and entrepreneur, has emphasized the importance of professionalism, competence, and emotional intelligence in achieving success.
He reminded Graduate students that graduation is only part of a process of a lifelong journey to make a meaningful impact in society.
Speaking at the Graduate Students’ Association of Ghana (GRASAG) Professional Development and Entrepreneurship 2026 event, at the University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development (USTED), Dr. Kwame Adinkrah stated that a degree is not a destination, but a passport to success.
He stressed that professionalism was a lifestyle that encompasses punctuality, respect and commitment to duty.
To him, graduation is the beginning of the journey of one’s life, which depends on the way one presents his or her self to people.
Dr. Kwame Adinkrah added that success depends on the value one creates or adds to make a difference, not just a degree.
He emphasised that knowledge alone was not enough to achieve success, but rather competence, emotional intelligence, respect and punctuality, combined with effective communication.
He reminded young graduates that professionalism is a lifestyle and that being a professional in wherever one finds himself will take one to places.
Afia Konadu Yiadom, the General Secretary of the Graduate Students’ Association of Ghana (GRASAG), emphasised the need for research to go beyond writing and implementation.
She stated that Ghana was at a defining moment in its development journey and that graduate students have a critical role to play in driving the country’s transformation.
Ms. Yiadom noted that the world of work is changing rapidly and that traditional pathways to employment are no longer guaranteed.
She stressed that academic excellence must be complemented by professional agility and entrepreneurial vision, saying “professional development is not an optional addition to graduate education. It is a necessity.”
She urged graduate students to cultivate leadership, strengthen communication skills, deepen digital competence and develop discipline to manage complex projects.
The GRASAG General Secretary also emphasised the importance of entrepreneurship, adding that it is the bridge between knowledge and national transformation.
According to her, every thesis written in universities has the potential to address a practical challenge, noting graduate students possess specialised knowledge that can drive industrial growth, enhance agricultural productivity and improve healthcare delivery.
She commended the GRASAG leadership for organising the programme and urged students to use the opportunity to engage actively, build networks and explore partnerships with industry and government and encouraged graduate students to believe in their capacity to shape Ghana’s future.
Prof. Fredrick Kwaku Sarfo Oduro, Vice Chancellor of University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development (USTED), commended GRASAG for organising the programme, which had enlightened students on skills for job creation and entrepreneurial development.
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