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ATU opens 2-day fashion exhibition for final year students
Two-day fashion exhibition was opened on Tuesday at the Accra Technical University (ATU) as final year students at the Department of Fashion and Textiles showcase their designs.
The annual exhibition themed ‘Promoting African heritage: our pride, our passion’ was a call for students to be innovative and creative.
There was a display of fashion and textile designs, depicting various concept such as ‘reflection’, ‘black royalty’, ‘taste of life, ‘strength and unity’ and ‘boldness.’
These designs made for women, men and children were a combination of cultural and contemporary designs.
As part of the exhibition, 421 final year students would be expected to mount the runway at the National Theatre on August 15 to project other stunning garments and designs.
Launching the exhibition, the Acting Vice Chancellor, Professor Amevi Acakpovi expressed satisfaction with handicraft displayed and called on males to consider venturing into the fashion industry.
According to him, women are making it look as if fashion industry is a field dominated for women not men, urging more men to take up the challenge.
Head of Department at the Fashion design and textile, Ms Emma Donkor urged the students to be good entrepreneurs and improve on their competence.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
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Turn your attention to the religious bodies – GTEC urged
A leading member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Palgrave Boakye-Danquah, has called on the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) to extend its regulatory work to unaccredited religious leaders and institutions in the country.
Speaking in an interview with Channelone TV, Dr. Boakye-Danquah urged GTEC not to focus its attention on the Deputy Education Minister, but rather turn to the growing number of individuals who parade themselves with unverified academic and religious titles.
He said while Ghana has credible theological institutions such as Trinity Theological Seminary, the Ghana Baptist Seminary, and the Assemblies of God Seminary, many people still assume titles such as “Reverend Doctor,” “Apostle,” or “Professor” without going through accredited training.
“I would want to urge the GTEC to turn their attention to religious bodies… that will sanitize the system in our country,” he said.
Dr. Boakye-Danquah expressed concern that some individuals who previously had no religious background suddenly establish churches and assume high-ranking titles without proper training.
According to him, this trend undermines the integrity of both the academic and religious systems.
He added that enforcing standards in theological education and religious leadership would help create a more credible and well-structured society.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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Review feeding allocation for prisoners from GHS1.80 to GHS5 – Human Rights Committee to Mahama
The Human Rights Committee of Parliament has called on President John Dramani Mahama to increase the daily feeding allocation for prisoners from GHS1.80 to at least GHS5.
The Committee, chaired by Kumawu MP Ernest Yaw Anim, said the current amount was inadequate and therefore ought be reviewed to safeguard the rights and dignity of inmates.
It argued that an increment would help the country meet both local and international standards on prison welfare.
The call comes after the Committee commended President Mahama for granting a presidential amnesty to 998 prisoners.
The group described the gesture as a positive step towards advancing human dignity and easing congestion in prisons.
The Committee recalled that it had earlier visited the Nsawam Medium Security Prisons on May 19, 2025, where it urged government to fast-track efforts to improve conditions in correctional facilities nationwide.
According to the Committee, reviewing the feeding allocation alongside the amnesty will help create a fairer and more progressive society.
By: Jacob Aggrey
