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ATU holds maiden Innovation, Career, Job Fair
The maiden edition of the Accra Technical University (ATU) Innovation, Career and Job fair officially ended at the school’s premises last week.
Held in partnership with African Centre for Career Enhancement and Skills Support, the two-day event themed ‘Career connect: Fostering employability and skills development through industry-academia collaboration’ brought together experts and students.
The initiative seeks to inspire creativity, innovation and reduce unemployment.
Out of the 18 submission of projects to the panel, three groups emerged as the winners.
The first group winners were awarded GH₵5,000 for developing AI powered Mobile Application for real- time nutritional assessment and awareness. They included Julius Boakye, Cephas Sodzedo and Moses Quaye.
The second group received GH₵3,000 for developing a frozen functional food product from local ingredients. They are Prince Arthur, Jane Ethel Amoa- Abban and Roberta Einam Abayah.
Philip Tetteh, Hoan Marseille Goh and Edwin Jude took the third position for producing a Smart mining helmet. They took home an amount of GH₵2000.
The Acting Vice Chancellor of the School, Professsor Amevi Ackapovi, said the programme was to prepare the students for the job market.
According to him, bridging the gap between academia and industry remains a core vision of the institution, emphasising its significance in “equipping students with practical skills, creativity and an entrepreneurial mindset in the world of work”.
The Guest of Honour for the occasion, Mr David Eduaful, General Manager of Labadi Beach Hotel congratulated the winners and urged them to strive for excellence and seize every opportunity to learn and grow.
According to him, in a world where the nature of work is transformed by digitalisation, there was the need for students and institutions to collaborate across sectors.
“Practical training enables students to have knowledge about whatever they learn and what goes on in the sector,” Mr David Eduaful added
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP) has held its Fourth Quarter Ministerial Advisory Board Meeting to review progress, discuss key policy matters, and strengthen collaboration towards achieving its strategic goals.
The meeting brought together members of the Advisory Board, which was set up under Section 39 of the Civil Service Act, 1993 (PNDCL 327), and the Civil Service (Ministerial Advisory Board) Regulations, 2010 (L.I. 1961).
The Board serves as a platform for continuous engagement between the Ministry and its stakeholders.
Its role is to advise the sector Minister on policy planning and implementation, while ensuring that programmes on gender, social protection, and child welfare align with national priorities and government development goals.
The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, commended the Board for its consistent support and technical guidance in advancing the Ministry’s mandate.
She noted that the Ministry’s work in promoting gender equality, protecting the vulnerable, and ensuring the welfare of children and families depends on strong policies and effective partnerships.
Dr. Lartey stressed that the Advisory Board plays an important role in helping the Ministry deliver its mission in a sustainable and impactful way.
A major highlight of the meeting was a presentation on the Ministry’s achievements so far this year, followed by discussions on future policy direction and strategic focus areas.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has been unanimously elected as the Chairperson of the Africa Geopolitical Group of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU).
The election took place on October 19, 2025, during the ongoing 151st IPU Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland. His victory places Ghana at the center of continental and global parliamentary diplomacy.
With this new role, Speaker Bagbin will coordinate and harmonize Africa’s collective positions on major IPU decisions and policies.
He will also serve as the continent’s chief representative on key issues such as governance, peace, security, and sustainable development.
Speaker Bagbin currently serves as the President of the Conference of Speakers and Presidents of African Legislatures (COSPAL) and is the immediate past Chairman of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) International.
In his remarks after the election, he thanked African delegations for their confidence and unity, particularly commending Nigeria for seconding his nomination and Senegal for withdrawing its candidate in the spirit of cooperation.
He pledged to strengthen collaboration among African parliaments and promote transparency, democratic governance, and sustainable development through stronger legislative institutions.
He succeeds Ms. Angela Thokozile Didiza, Speaker of South Africa’s National Assembly, who served with distinction.
The Africa Geopolitical Group, formed in the early 1950s, serves as a continental branch of the IPU, ensuring fair representation of African countries in the Union’s committees and decision-making bodies.
It also coordinates Africa’s common positions on major parliamentary issues discussed at IPU assemblies.
By: Jacob Aggrey
