The institution was one of 14 private institutions that received presidential charters on December 19, during a ceremony at the Banquet Hall.

The charter transitioned the universities into an independent status to enable them to offer programmes on their own. During the ceremony, President Akufo-Addo commended the institutions for demonstrating exceptional resilience and ingenuity in overcoming challenges and embracing opportunities for growth.

"While you celebrate this achievement, you must be mindful of the challenges ahead. The rapid evolution of technology, the increasing demand for specialised skills, and the need for sustainable funding models are issues that require our collective attention," President Akufo-Addo remarked.

The President urged leadership of the institutions to embrace the new chapter with a renewed sense of purpose and prioritise the holistic development of students.

The Rector of KAAF University, Professor Herbert Kwabla Dei, in a media briefing, said the charter was a significant milestone because it presented an opportunity to implement innovative measures to enhance students' educational experiences.

"Previously if you want to do any programme you have to seek permission from your mentor institutions and that delays some of the programmes that we want to run. And in addition to that you will be paying affiliation fees to them."

He stated that the institution would use the opportunity to introduce new programmes, including PhD programmes in Nursing, Midwifery, and Medicine.

Other programmes include master's degrees in law, Computer Science, and Early Childhood Education.

"This charter gives us the opportunity to be highly responsive to the needs of our students," he added.
He indicated that the university, through its programmes, would continue to produce quality graduates with the skills required to provide solutions to the nation's problems.