Harmful peer associations in universities lead to academic failure – Presbyterian University Ghana VC warns freshmen
The Vice-Chancellor of the Presbyterian University, Ghana (PUG), Prof. John Ofosu-Anim, has urged newly admitted students to prioritise healthy academic networking over harmful relationships.
Vice-Chancellor of the Presbyterian University Ghana, Prof. John Ofosu-Anim, has cautioned freshmen about the dangers of harmful peer associations in universities, warning that they are a leading cause of academic failure. During the matriculation ceremony for the 2025/2026 academic year, Prof. Ofosu-Anim emphasized that the university's environment presents students with freedom and diverse choices, and the kind of friends and networks they build will significantly determine their success or failure.
He stressed that many students lose focus and fail not due to a lack of ability, but because they associate with peers who negatively influence their values, discipline, and academic commitment. Prof. Ofosu-Anim reiterated the university's commitment to producing academically excellent, morally upright graduates ready to contribute meaningfully to national development, emphasizing the importance of adhering to the motto "Discipline in Leadership" in every aspect of student conduct.
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