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Akuafo Hall launches 70th anniversary celebration in Accra
The Akuafo Hall of the University of Ghana has organized a special launch of its 70th anniversary celebration in Accra.
The year-long anniversary is under the theme “70 Years of Cultivating Excellence: Honouring Legacy, Inspiring Tomorrow.”
The primary goal of the anniversary is to celebrate the hall’s legacy, recognise the contributions of farmers to education and national development, and inspire young people to explore opportunities in agriculture and leadership.
Speaking on behalf of the Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, the Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon, and Deputy Agric Minister, John Dumelo, said the celebration highlighted the important role agriculture had played in Ghana’s development.
He noted that Akuafo Hall symbolised the strong connection between agriculture and education, adding that the support of farmers in establishing the hall showed how agriculture had contributed to national progress.
Mr. Dumelo explained that the hall had preserved unique traditions, including its chieftaincy system, which reflected Ghana’s cultural heritage and strengthened unity among students.
He said initiatives such as farmers’ markets created opportunities to connect farmers directly to consumers, while helping young people appreciate the value of agriculture.
According to him, agriculture today offered many opportunities through technology, agribusiness and innovation, and young people should see the sector as a pathway to prosperity and national transformation.
Meanwhile, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana, Prof. Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, said the anniversary was an important moment for the university to reflect on the achievements of Akuafo Hall over the past seven decades.
She noted that the presence of alumni, students and staff at the event showed the strong bond many people had with the hall and its traditions.
Professor Amfo said the theme of the anniversary aligned with the university’s commitment to academic excellence and leadership development.
She encouraged students to take advantage of the discussions and activities planned during the celebration to learn more about opportunities in agriculture and national development.
Background
Akuafo Hall was established in 1955 at the University of Ghana with financial support from cocoa farmers in the then Gold Coast through the Cocoa Marketing Board.
The hall was officially opened on October 4, 1955, by Ghana’s first Prime Minister, Kwame Nkrumah, and was originally built to accommodate 600 students.
Over the years, it has become known for its strong traditions, including a student chieftaincy system, and continues to play an important role in the academic and social life of the university.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) Abena Osei Asare has expressed concerns about the failure of the Administrator of the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) Mr. Paul Adjei to honour invitation of the Committee to assist in dealing with abandoned projects cited in the 2024 Auditor-General’s report.
She emphasised that some of the projects have been abandoned for more than 20 years and it kept reoccurring in the Auditor-General’s report yearly, stressing that the GETFund Administrator could assist by prioritising these projects.
However, he has failed to personally appear before the Committee since the commencement of the Committee’s public hearing in the 9th Parliament.
According to the 2024 Auditor-General’s report on Pre-University Educational Institutions, nine (9) Institutions with 16 projects awarded by the GET Fund Secretariat had been abandoned/delayed for a period ranging between three (3) and 28 years.
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The Parliamentary Select Committee on Energy continued its oversight responsibilities with a working visit to the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) yesterday.
Chairman of the Committee, Emmanuel Kwasi Bedzrah, said the visit formed part of efforts to familiarize members with the Authority’s operations and to explore ways Parliament could provide the necessary support.
He explained that the NPA’s work is focused on regulating Ghana’s downstream petroleum sector, a critical area for national energy security.
Mr. Bedzrah noted that the Committee is particularly interested in assessing whether the country has adequate petroleum stock to meet demand.
He noted that rising geopolitical tensions, including the ongoing US–Iran conflict, could have adverse effect on Ghana’s energy supply and pricing.
He further disclosed that the Committee intends to engage closely with the Authority on a proposed new petroleum bill.
According to him, a draft of the legislation will be reviewed and possibly presented to Parliament under a certificate of urgency.
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