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TU launches 75thanniversary
Ms Gifty Twum Ampofo (middle) with Dr. Wilfred Anim-Odame(right)
and prof Amevi Acakpovi about to cut the tape
The Accra Technical University (ATU) has launched its 75th Anniversary celebrations last Thursday.
Under the theme “75 Years of Impacting Society and Driving Innovation,” the year-long celebrations would see a lineup of activities to engage state officials, former students and lecturers as well as the public.
Activities for the Diamond Jubilee anniversary includes an Alumni homecoming, debate and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Series/Public Lecture, sports, presentations to adopted basic and Senior High Schools (SHSs),faculty mini exhibitions and cooking competition.
There would also be an old school and food bazaar, international student’s day, Vice-Chancellor’s conference, anniversary concert, grand exhibition and fashion show, awards and dinner night and a thanksgiving service to crown it all.
Launching the anniversary, the Deputy Minister of Education, Gifty Twum Ampofo reiterated the relevance of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Ghana’s development.
She said, the TVET contributes to poverty and unemployment reduction, an area the ATU had supported government’s quest by developing the human resource for the nation.
“Modern TVET is very dynamic and requires a lot of calculations and other parts of education. Work towards perfection so that Artificial Intelligence (AI) do not take your job,” she stated.
The Chairman for the launch, Dr Wilfred K. Anim-Odame who doubles as a Chairman ofthe school’s governing council, said the anniversary was a significant milestone that allowed them to reflect on past glory and look into the future with joy.
The university, he explained, started with 15 students and now boasts of over 23,000 students with decent facilities.
The Acting Vice Chancellor, Dr Amevi Acakpovi added that, the future was bright for the university with new branches, enhanced library services, advanced frontiers of research, growth and impact of research fund and to generate additional grants.
He said, they would also develop bilateral relationships, push the agenda to go green, construct the university clinic and student hotels as well as develop lecturer facilities.
The Guest Speaker, Engr. Davor Wonder Salami also appealed to government to support the university with laboratories and machines to drive innovations.
The launch was also used to unveil the anniversary logo and cloth.
By Michael D. Abayateye
Ghana’s parliament has marked the 2nd edition of May Day 2026 under the theme “ Welcome Home”.
It was special day meant to celebrate the invaluable support of the workforce, recognizing the commitment, resilience, and contributions of workers to institutional growth and national development.
Delivering the message on behalf of the Speaker, the 1st Deputy Speaker, Bernard Ahiafor, described the theme as very apt, appropriate, and timely, noting that Parliament is more than a workplace, it is a shared home.
He emphasized that we cannot speak about work without speaking about people, reminding everyone that the true measure of our work is the well-being of our people.
He urged that our traditional clothing become an integral part of our everyday clothing, and that our local languages must become integral to our daily lives, interwoven into education and practiced at home.
Referencing Standing Order 63, which captures the use of local language as optional in deliberations, he encouraged a renewed commitment to identity, saying it is significant that we “come home” and present who we are so future generations can inherit a story they can fully tell.
The Clerk, Mr. Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, in his remarks commended officers for their dedication and devotion to duty, calling on them to go the extra mile and leave legacies.
Echoing the reminder that an unexamined life is not worth living, he described the event as an invitation to reconnect with our roots through cultural revival.
The Deputy Clerk, C&FMS, Dr. Gloria Sarku Kumawu, urged all not to forget their roots, the people behind the stories of ministries, industries, and the strides made both in-house and beyond.
What began last year has now become a meaningful tradition, showcasing Ghanaian heritage, fostering unity, and encouraging innovation under the principle of diversity for unity and diversity for progress, she added.
The gathering brought together leadership, public officials, and staff across all levels, along with the media, standing as a unifying platform that honored service, celebrated culture, and reaffirmed a shared commitment to national development.
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Manhyia would serve as Ghana’s unifying force …Otumfuo assures on commemoration of 27 years on the Golden Stool
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, last Friday celebrated his 27th enstoolment with a colourful and culture-rich ceremony at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi, drawing a distinguished gathering of dignitaries from across Ghana and beyond.
Clad in splendid kente and adorned in rich traditional regalia, the dignitaries added colour and elegance to the occasion, as the palace grounds came alive with a vibrant display of Ghanaian culture.
Traditional drumming, dancing and symbolic rites underscored the deep-rooted heritage of the Ashanti Kingdom, captivating guests and reaffirming the value of tradition in modern society.
Speaking at a high-level Executive Gala organised by the Diaspora Affairs Office of the Office of the President in strategic partnership with the E ON 3 Group, the ‘World-Meets-in-Ghana’ gala, the Asantehene urged Ghanaians to guard against the divisive tendencies of partisan politics.
The event was to honour the Asantehene’s nearly three-decade reign under the theme ‘Advancing Peace and Sustainable Economic Development through Royal Vision’.
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II noted that such attitudes threatened the country’s long-standing values of unity, civility and brotherliness.
He assured that Manhyia would continue to serve as a unifying force for the nation.
The celebration also featured the presentation of commemorative gold coins to notable national leaders, including the President, John Dramani Mahama, former Presidents John Agyekum Kufuor and Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo as well as Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, a former Vice President in recognition of their contributions to peace and national development.
By Spectator Reporter
