ATU holds flag-raising ceremony to celebrate foreign students

The Accra Technical University (ATU) on Tuesday held a flag raising ceremony in Accra to recognise and honour the contributions of the international students of the institution.

The ceremony attracted diplomats, university staff, students and distinguished guests from several countries.

Addressing the gathering, the Ambassador of Sierra Leone to Ghana, Mr Mohamed Hassan Kaisamba, described the display of national flags as a symbol of unity, diversity and shared aspirations among nations.

He stressed the importance of higher education in promoting international understanding and cultural exchange, noting that universities must prepare students not only for professional success but also for life in an increasingly interconnected world.

“Education is not merely about acquiring knowledge and professional skills. It is also about fostering understanding, embracing diversity and building meaningful connections across cultures and nations,” he said.

He commended ATU for celebrating diversity through the flag-raising initiative and encouraged international students to continue serving as ambassadors of their respective countries while pursuing academic excellence.

A major highlight of the event was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between ATU and the African Higher School of Information and Communication Technologies (ESATIC) of Côte d’Ivoire.

Explaining the agreement, the Vice Chancellor of ATU, Prof. Acakpovi Amevi, explained that the partnership seeks to advance Information and Communication Technology (ICT) education and training in both institutions.

 The agreement will also facilitate internship opportunities, promote student and staff exchanges, encourage joint research and innovation, and strengthen professional development and capacity building.

“We cannot develop information technology without speaking English, and we cannot grow by partnering only with French-speaking institutions. We must open ourselves to the English-speaking world,” he stated.

President of the International students, Abdulai Darboe, expressed optimism that the agreement would strengthen educational ties, enhance research opportunities and contribute to the broader vision of African integration and development through higher education.