Graduate education must solve national problemsMr Asiedu Nketia said universities should become centres where research is translated into practical solutions capable of addressing Ghana's development challenges. He argued that graduate education should nurture critical thinkers, innovators, entrepreneurs, policy advisers and problem-solvers rather than simply produce degree holders. According to him, scientific research only becomes valuable when it addresses real societal needs rather than remaining confined to academic publications and library shelves. "No nation has become economically successful without investing significantly in scientific research and innovation," he said. Scientific evidence should guide policyMr Asiedu Nketia also advocated greater reliance on scientific evidence in public policymaking.