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RMU, GMA gear up for 2025 Educational & Career Fair at RMU
The Regional Maritime University (RMU) in partnership with the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) will host the 2025 Educational and Career Fair on April 8-9, under the theme, “Guiding tomorrow’s leaders to career choices in the maritime industry.”
The two-day event would provide the platform to foster meaningful interactions among students, faculty, maritime professionals, university partners and industry experts.
Speaking ahead of the event, the chairman of the Planning Committee, Dr Eric Duncan explained that the fair would not only highlight the educational opportunities at RMU but also promote collaboration between the university and a diverse range of stakeholders.
A key feature of the event, he noted, would be the keynote address by Mrs Magdalene Ofori-Addai, a distinguished Maritime Administrator, who would speak on the theme of the fair, offering her insights into the evolving maritime industry and its role in shaping future leaders.
He said, several other prominent speakers would also address critical topics affecting the maritime and environmental sectors.
He mentioned that, a Maritime Associate and Climate Champion, Madam Ogbugo, would make a presentation titled “The Role of Africa in Global Efforts to Tackle Climate Change,” discussing the continent’s contributions to combating environmental challenges while the Executive Director of Plastic Punch, Mr Richmond Kennedy Quarcoo, would provide a compelling analysis of environmental pollution in Ghana, with a focus on practical solutions for mitigating waste and pollution in maritime settings.
In addition he said, the Head of the Department of Electrical/Electronics at RMU, Dr Isaac Owusu-Nyarko, would present on the university’s Solar Farm project, exploring its future and the potential for sustainable energy solutions in the maritime industry.
A standout feature of the event, he stressed, would be a special presentation by the RMU Vocational Skills Training Centre (VSTC), highlighting its key role in equipping students with industry-relevant skills.
A major highlight of the event he disclosed, would be the honouring of individuals who have made significant contributions to the growth of RMU and the maritime industry for their outstanding dedication and achievements.
The guest speaker for the event, Mrs Ofori-Addai, expressed optimism about the fair and committed to supporting the noble initiative that would bring young people closer to a credible career path.
The Ghana Tourism Development Company, GTDC, under the leadership of Prof.Kobby Mensah has launched GTDC Campus Tourism Office at the University of Ghana.
The initiative aims to promote educational and domestic tourism by providing structured campus tour experiences showcasing key heritage sites, including the Archaeology Museum and the School of Performing Arts.
It will also offer students their first travel experience across the continent and inculcate in them love to visit Ghana’s heritage sites.
Addressing the gathering at the launch yesterday, the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, described tourism as a vehicle for education and heritage preservation, stressing that the sector must inspire citizens to value and protect national culture for future generations.
The minister highlighted tourism’s connection to disciplines such as history, the arts, economics and environmental science.
The minister further noted that the private sector is the engine of tourism economy, adding that the engines require fuel, which is talents.” by investing in these young people today, you are securing the quality, the innovation and competitiveness of our own industry for tomorrow.
She added that the establishment of the office represents a deliberate investment in the intellectual capital of the country.
The GTDC boss, Prof.Kobby Mensah, said,”at GTDC, we believe that if our tourism has to be sustainable, we have to promote domestic tourism and a very big part of it is getting students to appreciate tourism and helping them to organise tours.”
He added that the University of Ghana itself is a huge heritage site which must be explored.
Prof.Kobby Mensah noted that the initiative, which is one of many to be established across the country, is a joint partnership between GTDC and University of Ghana.
The Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof.Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, said the University is a custodian of heritage which goes beyond the structures and welcomed the establishment of the first Campus Tourism Office.
She was optimistic that the office would be put to good use to achieve the intended purpose.
The launch brought together Stakeholders reaffirming their commitment to nurturing future tourism and hospitality professionals.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Ghana has officially accepted an invitation to serve as Guest Country at Burkina Faso’s 22nd National Culture Week in Bobo-Dioulasso from April 22 to May 2, 2026.
The invitation was extended by Burkina Faso’s Minister of Communication, Culture, Arts and Tourism, Gilbert Noël Ouédraogo, accompanied by the Ambassador of Burkina Faso to Ghana, H.E. David Kabré.
Receiving the delegation, Abla Dzifa Gomashie reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to deepening cultural diplomacy and strengthening historic ties between the two nations.
She noted that the festival will create opportunities for young creatives, expand exhibition platforms and promote commercial exchange within the creative sector.
The event will feature cultural performances, a community village and gastronomy fair, an arts market, literary engagements, and a craft and trade fair.
Ghana’s participation is expected to further strengthen bilateral relations between John Dramani Mahama and Ibrahim Traoré, while fostering collaboration within the creative ecosystems of both countries.
