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ATU encourages female students to read science programmes
• A Section of the Odorgonno students
Though they are competent to read General Science courses and come out successful, female students do not venture into this field and rather prefer other courses.
In its efforts to attract more female students to pursue science programmes in tertiary institutions, the Faculty of Applied Sciences of the Accra Technical University (ATU) has organised an outreach programme for Senior High School Students.
The schools included Christian Methodist Senior High School (SHS), Odorgonno SHS, and the Ghana Lebanon Islamic SHS, all in Accra.
Alhaji Saiid who spoke on behalf of the Dean of the Faculty of Applied Sciences,told the students that ATU offered a range of programmes in the sciences and was committed to championing skills acquisition which would be of much help to them in choosing a career. He assured them that the university was the right place for them to acquire such skills.
He said the outreach programme was to showcase the programmes the university offered and increase its visibility.
Mr Felix Nartey of the Computer Science Department displayed various applications of the computer to the students and assured them that they would not regret when they enrolled in the Department.
On his part, Mr Doudoo Quarshie also of the Computer Science Department spoke of the varied programmes the Department offered, adding that the programmes would make the students to be self-employed and through that create jobs for others.
Mr Gabriel Ahiable of the Medical Laboratory Science Department also took his turn to educate the students on the available courses in the department and the jobs that they offered.
By Raymond Kyekye
The Heartfelt Philanthropy Network and fellows of Elevate Africa Fellowship have visited the Street Academy in Accra to support its efforts to improve the welfare and development of children.
The visit formed part of efforts by the organisations to give back to the community and promote opportunities for children through education, healthcare and other social support programmes.
Ms Yvonne Abba-Opoku, Founder and Director of the Heartfelt Philanthropy Network, said the organisation had supported the Street Academy since 2019 because of its commitment to serving vulnerable children. Read More.
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Alberta Afia Asomaniwa Akoto, popularly known as “Landlady,” has declared her intention to contest as the Parliamentary Candidate for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Okaikwei North Constituency.
In a statement shared on Friday, Ms. Akoto said Okaikwei North has been her home for more than 40 years, where she has lived among the people, shared in their joys and challenges, and built lasting connections with the community.
“I am in the race because I believe our community deserves dedicated service, a listening ear and a strong voice. I am ready to work with you, listen to your concerns and help build a brighter future for Okaikwei North,” she said.
“Dear Okaikwei North, your girl is here one of your own, ready to serve,” she added.
Ms. Akoto said service is not just a responsibility but a commitment to the people and the community they call home.
Having dedicated herself to serving and supporting the people of the constituency, she said she wishes to continue the journey of service with renewed commitment, greater dedication and a stronger vision.
Her vision, she noted, is to build on the progress made, listen to the concerns of the people, empower the youth, support women, create opportunities and champion development that benefits every community in the constituency.
“I believe that together, we can build a stronger, more prosperous and inclusive Okaikwei North,” she added.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
