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600 graduate from Liberty Specialist Institute
A TOTAL of 600 trainees graduated last Saturday during the 38th graduation ceremony of the Liberty Specialist Institute in Koforidua.
They were trained in various Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programmes, including Hospitality and Catering Management, Fashion Design Technology, Hairdressing, Information Technology, Cosmetology and Electrical Engineering Technology.
Out of the total number, 115 completed a three-year regular course, while 394 were admitted and trained under the Ghana TVET Voucher Project, a donor-supported initiative implemented by the school and its partners.
These beneficiaries underwent eight months of intensive training. Additionally, 154 trainees were enrolled through the Ghana Jobs and Skills Apprenticeship Programme, completing a one-year course in similar disciplines.
Twenty others, admitted through the Youth Employment Agency (YEA) Programme, received six months of training.
The ceremony featured an impressive display of practical skills as the graduates mounted an exhibition showcasing their work in fashion design, hairdressing, cosmetology and other areas.
The Principal of the Institute, Mr Emmanuel Danso, highlighted the school’s long-standing contribution to vocational training since its establishment in 1987 by Mr and Rev. Mrs Ametameh in partnership with donors.
He noted that the institute has trained thousands of students over the years and remained committed to expanding skills training to support national development.
Mr Danso described the graduation as a significant milestone that reflected the institution’s dedication to providing multiple pathways for skills development and youth empowerment.
He explained that in light of the government’s 24-Hour Economy initiative, it had become critical for young people to acquire practical, digital and artificial intelligence (AI) skills to meet emerging industry demands.
TVET institutions, he emphasised, were essential in realising the 24-hour economy, as they played a key role in job creation, economic development and addressing youth unemployment.
Mr Danso also appealed to the government to include private TVET institutions in the Free TVET Education Policy to ensure that students from schools like Liberty Specialist Institute can benefit fully from national training interventions.
The Director of the Institute, Rev. Mrs Edna Akofa Ametameh, encouraged the graduates to uphold the values they have acquired and to use their skills to advance their personal development while supporting others.
She described TVET as a major driver of the global economy, noting that digitalisation has further strengthened opportunities for the youth.
From Ama Tekyiwaa Ampadu Agyeman, Koforidua
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Government spokesperson Felix Ofosu Kwakye has clarified the steps taken by the Presidency regarding a petition filed against Justice Yonny Kulendi.
He explained that after receiving the petition, John Dramani Mahama forwarded it to the Chief Justice in line with Article 146 of the Constitution.
This step was to allow the Chief Justice to assess whether the petition raised a prima facie case.
Following the review, the Chief Justice informed the President that the petition did not disclose a prima facie case.
As a result, the constitutional threshold for further action was not met.
Mr Ofosu Kwakye noted that the President has formally communicated the Chief Justice’s position to the petitioner, bringing the matter to a close under the procedures set out in the Constitution.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC) has cautioned the public against enrolling in a Bachelor of Science (BSc) Optical Dispensing programme being advertised by Garden City University College in Kumasi.
According to the Council, the programme has not been accredited and has not received approval to operate.
It said any form of advertisement, admission, or training under the programme is unauthorised and goes against the Health Professions Regulatory Bodies Act, 2013 (Act 857).
In a disclaimer issued by the Council, parents, guardians, and prospective students were strongly advised not to apply for or enroll in the programme at the institution.
The Council further urged prospective students to always verify the accreditation status of allied health training programmes with the AHPC before seeking admission.
It explained that enrolling in unaccredited programmes could create future problems, including difficulties with indexing, internship placement, and professional registration.
The AHPC said it will continue to take the necessary regulatory steps to protect the public and maintain high standards in allied health education and practice.
The Council advised the public to contact its office for further clarification through its official email or phone lines.
By: Jacob Aggrey
