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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
Parliament has confirmed that the Member of Parliament for Asante Akyem North, Kwame Ohene Frimpong, has been detained at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
In a statement signed by the Clerk to Parliament, Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, Parliament said the incident had been brought to the attention of the House leadership.
According to the statement, the Speaker of Parliament and the leadership of the House are currently in contact with Ghana’s Mission in The Hague to gather detailed information about the matter.
Parliament, however, did not disclose the reasons behind the MP’s detention.
“The public will be duly informed appropriately on this matter,” the statement added.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Ghana’s parliament has marked the 2nd edition of May Day 2026 under the theme “ Welcome Home”.
It was special day meant to celebrate the invaluable support of the workforce, recognizing the commitment, resilience, and contributions of workers to institutional growth and national development.
Delivering the message on behalf of the Speaker, the 1st Deputy Speaker, Bernard Ahiafor, described the theme as very apt, appropriate, and timely, noting that Parliament is more than a workplace, it is a shared home.
He emphasized that we cannot speak about work without speaking about people, reminding everyone that the true measure of our work is the well-being of our people.
He urged that our traditional clothing become an integral part of our everyday clothing, and that our local languages must become integral to our daily lives, interwoven into education and practiced at home.
Referencing Standing Order 63, which captures the use of local language as optional in deliberations, he encouraged a renewed commitment to identity, saying it is significant that we “come home” and present who we are so future generations can inherit a story they can fully tell.
The Clerk, Mr. Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, in his remarks commended officers for their dedication and devotion to duty, calling on them to go the extra mile and leave legacies.
Echoing the reminder that an unexamined life is not worth living, he described the event as an invitation to reconnect with our roots through cultural revival.
The Deputy Clerk, C&FMS, Dr. Gloria Sarku Kumawu, urged all not to forget their roots, the people behind the stories of ministries, industries, and the strides made both in-house and beyond.
What began last year has now become a meaningful tradition, showcasing Ghanaian heritage, fostering unity, and encouraging innovation under the principle of diversity for unity and diversity for progress, she added.
The gathering brought together leadership, public officials, and staff across all levels, along with the media, standing as a unifying platform that honored service, celebrated culture, and reaffirmed a shared commitment to national development.
