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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
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
