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RMU holds educational, career fair
The Regional Maritime University (RMU) Educational and Career Fair was officially opened by Acting Vice Chancellor Dr Jethro Brooks Jnr, on Tuesday at the school premises.
The two-day fair in collaboration with the Ghana Maritime Authority is themed, ‘Guiding tomorrow’s leaders to career choices in the maritime industry.’
It brought together faculty, maritime professionals, university partners, industry experts and Senior High School students across the capital.
At the event, citations were presented by the University Registrar, Dr Baboucarr Njie, to maritime leaders who have contributed immensely to the sector including Captain Catherine Haizel, Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, Mrs Catherine Asrifi and Captain Hana Aba Aggrey.
The exhibition featured educational institutions, organisations and industries to interact with representatives and gather information on various programmes.
The Acting Vice-Chancellor of the Regional Maritime University, Dr Jethro Brooks Jnr, said the university intends to bridge the gender gap in the maritime space by increasing its female enrolment.
Considering the expensive nature of maritime operations, Dr Brooks Jnr called for support from both the public and private sectors to enable the university continue to produce professional maritime workers on the African continent.
Barbara Oforiwaa Darko, Deputy Director of Maritime Service encouraged students and stakeholders to explore the opportunities within the maritime sector.
The Guest Speaker for the event, Mrs Magdalene Ofori-Addai, who spoke on the theme of the fair pledged her support for it.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
The 24 Hour Economy Authority has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Hunan Architectural Design Institute Group to support the planning of the Volta Economic Corridor.
The agreement aims to guide how land within the corridor will be used, design key infrastructure, and develop systems that will support large scale production.
The partnership will focus on detailed planning to make the area ready for investment and smooth business operations.
The project will include the development of agroecological parks, industrial zones, and transport networks to connect production centres to markets.
According to the Authority, proper planning is critical to building strong economic systems and expanding production across the corridor.
It noted that the collaboration with the Chinese design firm will help lay a solid foundation for industrial growth and long term development within the Volta Economic Corridor.
By: Jacob Aggrey
President of the Ghana Bar Association, Efua Ghartey, has called on judges and lawyers to carry out their duties with humility, fairness, and a strong sense of responsibility.
She made the appeal during the Supreme Court at 150 celebration held at the University of Ghana, under the theme “Honouring the past, celebrating the present and defining the future.”
Addressing participants, she noted that those in the legal profession occupy positions of great power and influence, and must therefore remain humble in the discharge of their duties.
She urged both the bench and the bar to deliver justice without fear or ill will, stressing the need for fairness in handling cases.
Reflecting on the significance of the celebration, she explained that the year 1876 marks not only the establishment of the Supreme Court but also the beginning of formally trained lawyers in the Gold Coast.
The GBA President questioned what Ghana would be without the rule of law, which is upheld by judges and lawyers, adding that the country could descend into a system where only the strongest survive if justice is not properly administered.
She further encouraged legal practitioners to reflect on their responsibilities and remain committed to upholding the rule of law for the benefit of all citizens.
By: Jacob Aggrey
