President John Dramani Mahama has lauded Africa’s Higher Education Centres of Excellence (ACEs) for their significant contributions to academic advancement and regional development over the past ten years.

Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 10th ACE conference held in Accra, Mahama highlighted the transformative role the centres have played in fostering regional integration, academic excellence, and innovation across the continent.

He described the initiative as a beacon of cooperation among African nations, emphasizing its positive impact on communities through cutting-edge research, capacity building, and development-oriented projects.

The President commended stakeholders for their commitment to nurturing talent and driving solutions to the continent’s pressing challenges through higher education and collaboration.