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372 graduate at RMU’s 19th congregation
The Regional Maritime University (RMU) held its 19th Congregation ceremony in Accra on Saturday, celebrating the graduation of 372 students with Master’s degrees, bachelor’s degrees and diplomas across various disciplines.
Of the total number of graduates, 66 received Master’s degrees, 231 were awarded bachelor’s degrees and 75 received diplomas.
Delivering his address, the Acting Vice Chancellor of RMU, Dr Jethro W. Brooks Jr, announced that beginning with the 2025/26 academic year, the university would introduce a four-year mandatory cadetship programme for all students pursuing seagoing courses and interested students from other programmes.
According to him, the initiative was to instill discipline and professionalism among students through adherence to the structured rules and regulations of cadetship.
He emphasised the critical role of cadetship in maritime education, stating, “cadetship programmes are not just beneficial but essential. They ensure that seagoing students become competent, confident, and compliant maritime professionals, capable of upholding the highest standards of safety and efficiency in the global shipping industry.”
Dr Brooks also revealed that RMU would continue its collaboration with shipping companies to secure employment opportunities for its graduates.
Currently, he said, six shipping lines that recruit RMU students have expressed interest in expanding the number of graduates they hire.
He encouraged the graduating class to be responsible citizens, uphold strong moral values and embody a spirit of service, innovation and integrity.
Mr Fugah Hope Kwame was named the Overall Best Postgraduate Student. Among university staff, Mr Prosper Mawusi and Mr Isaac Kofi Entsie were recognised as Employees of the Year (Senior Staff – Non-Teaching), while the Vice Chancellor’s Award was presented to Mr Ebenezer Abban in recognition of his exemplary service.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
The Government of Ghana has approved plans to establish a new teacher training college at Ezinlibo in the Jomoro Municipality of the Western Region.
The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, announced the decision during a meeting with the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana National Gas Company.
He explained that the government, through the Ministry of Education and in collaboration with the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission, has a strong case to support the project.
According to him, the new college will help expand access to tertiary education, especially in the Western Region.
He added that the project will be carried out in partnership with Ghana Gas as part of the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility efforts to support education in the area.
The minister stressed that the approval is a policy decision, with plans to establish the college in 2027. He noted, however, that the timeline will depend on the availability of funds from the Ghana Education Trust Fund.
He said the initiative is part of the government’s broader plan to improve teacher education and ensure more trained teachers are available across the country.
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ghana Gas, Judith Adjoa Blay, said the meeting followed a proposal by the Nzema Academia and Educationalist Association.
She noted that the discussions focused on the policy direction and overall plan for the project.
She further explained that there will be a technical meeting to outline the scope of work and key requirements needed to begin implementation.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Ashanti North Regional Police Command has arrested eight suspected highway robbers in a special intelligence-led operation following a robbery attack on the Mampong–Ejura Highway.
In a press release dated March 31, 2026, and signed by the Ashanti North Regional Commander, Assistant Commissioner of Police Felix Apedo, the police said the suspects were linked to a robbery incident that occurred on March 26, 2026, at the Aframso Bridge.
According to the statement, six armed men attacked a driver, Appiah Joseph, who was transporting 14 passengers in a Ssangyong minibus from Kumasi to Atebubu. The attackers reportedly robbed the victims of cash and mobile phones.
The police explained that after the incident, they gathered intelligence and mounted surveillance on the suspects.
Acting on the information, a special operations team, in collaboration with personnel from the NOD Surveillance Unit in Accra, moved to Amakwa Dadey Hotel at Ejura on March 30, 2026.
The statement noted that upon arrival, the officers found the suspects allegedly sharing money believed to be proceeds from the robbery. Eight suspects were subsequently arrested.
They were identified as Amidu Sajo, Ibrahim Sule, Karim Hadu, Malik Jibrilla, Yusifa Asakoko, Umaru Issifu, Damani Yamba, and Ibrahim Iddrisu, also known as “Bule.”
The police further stated that Iddrisu, who was on the wanted list for previous robbery cases, attempted to escape during the operation. While being pursued, he reportedly attacked an officer with a cutlass and tried to seize a service weapon.
In the process, he sustained gunshot wounds to his left leg and arm.
He was rushed to the Mampong Government Hospital and later referred to the Jamasi Pope John Paul Hospital, where he was pronounced dead while receiving treatment.
Police said several items were retrieved during the operation, including two rounds of AK-47 ammunition, three cutlasses, an amount of GHC 15,717.00, eight mobile phones, a talisman, an ID card, and a side bag.
The remaining suspects are currently in police custody and are assisting with investigations.
The command indicated that the operation is ongoing to arrest other suspects and retrieve additional weapons.
It added that the body of the deceased has been deposited at the Mampong Government Hospital morgue for preservation and further action.
The Ashanti North Regional Police Command assured the public of its commitment to fighting highway robbery and ensuring safety, and urged residents to continue cooperating with the police.
By: Jacob Aggrey
