MICS Graduates Urged to Combine Technology with Strong Moral Values

Graduates of Morgan International Community School (MICS) received a crucial message at their 13th Awards and 10th Graduation Ceremony: the imperative to fuse technological prowess with robust moral and ethical values to become effective problem-solvers and leaders.

Speaking at the event themed 'Innovation with Purpose: Shaping Africa’s Future in the Age of AI,' the Executive Secretary of the National Identification Authority (NIA), Mr. Wisdom Kwaku Deku, emphasized that while technology advances rapidly, it cannot substitute for fundamental human values. He stated, "AI can analyse enormous amounts of data, but it cannot replace compassion, integrity, empathy or moral judgement. Those qualities come from people." He encouraged the graduates to embody this principle, becoming leaders who combine technological competence with strong character.

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AI can analyse enormous amounts of data, but it cannot replace compassion, integrity, empathy or moral judgement. Those qualities come from people. As graduates of Morgan International Community School, I encourage you to become leaders who combine technological competence with strong character.

Mr. Deku highlighted that future jobs will increasingly demand digital skills, problem-solving abilities, ethical judgment, and adaptability. He asserted that Artificial Intelligence, while powerful, lacks wisdom, which remains a human responsibility. He also urged Africa to embrace AI, asserting the continent possesses the necessary talent, creativity, and resilience to become a significant creator of AI solutions tailored to its specific values and challenges. The NIA itself is integrating AI and other technological innovations into its operations, setting a deadline of November 2, 2026, for mandatory biometric verification for all Ghana Card identity checks.

"AI offers exciting opportunities for improving public services, but it must always be implemented responsibly, transparently and securely," Mr. Deku stressed. He advised the graduates to remain curious, courageous, build character, collaborate, and serve with purpose. The Headmaster and Founder of MICS, Nana Osomfo Kweku Nkrumah Danquah I, reiterated the school's mission to produce competent students capable of addressing challenges in Ghana, Africa, and the world. Professor Jemima Asabea Anderson, the ceremony's Chairperson, commended the school's stakeholders for their contributions to education and the development of the graduates.

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AI offers exciting opportunities for improving public services, but it must always be implemented responsibly, transparently and securely.