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ATU climaxes 75th anniversary celebration
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The Accra Technical University (ATU) on Thursday held a special ceremony to climax its 75th anniversary on the school premises.
It was themed ‘75 years of impacting society and driving innovation.’
As part of the anniversary activities, the school organised a series of events including debates with other Technical Universities, lectures on innovation, donation to prison inmates and a clean-up exercise.
Representing the Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, the Director-in-Charge of Tertiary Education, Dr. Emmanuel Newman highlighted the need for stronger collaboration between academia and industry.
He charged the university to produce competitive professionals who are equipped to meet the current needs of the nation.
Dr. Newman also disclosed the government’s commitment to expanding infrastructure in tertiary institutions, calling on ATU’s alumni to contribute towards a 500-bed hostel, to be named the Alumni Hostel.
“The government will also continue to work with relevant stakeholders to expand infrastructure in the tertiary institutions,” he said.
The Special Guest of Honour, Ga Mantse King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, commended the Institution for their immense contribution to the country and urged them to continue to nurture more talents.
“Education uplift communities, preserves our heritage, build resilient societies and our commitment to fostering institutions like Accra Technical University,” he explained.
The Ga Mantse also charged students to embrace innovation and enterprise, urging them to apply their knowledge and relentlessly pursue excellence.
Professor Amevi Acakpovi, the acting Vice Chancellor of ATU lauded the Ga Mantse’s presence at the celebration, describing him as a visionary leader dedicated to education and youth development.
He said the University has expanded academic progress to meet technological development and remained a center of excellence in practical knowledge.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
FOR patrons at a special thanksgiving concert held in honour of parishioners, benefactors and friends at the St. Monica Catholic Rectory at Fan Milk, Accra, Rev. Fr Bonaventure Kweku Quaidoo will continue to be seen as a man of many parts.
Usually seen dressed resplendently in his cassock, Rev. Fr. Bonaventure is known by the faithful as a preacher of the word despite his background in music.
But on this auspicious occasion, the Rector, Rev. Fr Bonaventure Kweku Quaidoo, assumed the role of a conductor of the Central Ceremonial Band of the Ghana Police Service.
In front of the band wielding the conductor’s baton, Rev. Fr Bonaventure conducted the band as they gave a rendition of some of the spiritual hymns of the faithful, thrilling the audience in the event under the theme “An Evening of the Performing Arts in Thanksgiving to Beloved Parishioners, Benefactors and Friends.”
It was attended by the clergy, parishioners and invited guests for an evening that blended sacred reflection with artistic performance.
The Chaplain-General of the Ghana Police Service, DCOP Very Rev. Fr George Arthur, opened the programme with prayer, while the closing benediction was given by Very Rev. Fr. Isaac Ebo Blay, National Director of the Pontifical Mission Society.
A highlight of the evening was a classical performance by Dr Kyoung Ok Kim of the University of Ghana’s School of Performing Arts, who reinterpreted Ghanaian melodies to the delight of the audience.
Ordained in 1990, Rev. Fr Quaidoo is a trained musician and former member of the National Symphony Orchestra. Over the past 35 years, he has served in the dioceses of Tamale, Damongo and Accra, integrating music into his pastoral ministry.
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THE 41st Farmers’ Day was held last Friday in the Volta Region, honouring outstanding farmers that contributed immensely in the sustenance of the country’s food basket.
This year’s celebration was themed “Feed Ghana, Eat Ghana, Secure the Future”, reflecting the government’s emphasis on strengthening food systems, promoting local consumption, and building long-term resilience in the agricultural sector.
It was attended by the President, John Dramani Mahama, Minister of Agriculture, Mr Ernest Opoku, Regional Ministers and Paramount Chief of Asogli State, Togbe Afede XIV.
The week-long observance began on December 1, at the Ho Sports Stadium with the official opening of the 2025 National Agricultural Fair.
An 82 year-old farmer, Mr Opanin Abraham Kwaku Adusei from Kwawu Odumase in the Afram Plains District of the Eastern Region, was adjudged the 2025 National Best Farmer.
President Mahama commended the farmers for their dedication and pivotal role in advancing the country’s agricultural sector.
The Minister of Agriculture, Mr Eric Opoku, also attributed the current food glut to innovation and resilience of farmers.
Established in 1985, Farmers’ Day has grown into one of Ghana’s most significant national events—celebrating the enduring contributions of farmers and fishers to the nation’s development and economic stability.
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