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ATU holds matriculation for over 18,000 freshers
the Accra Technical University (ATU), has admitted a total of 18, 669 new students out of 22,230 applicants to pursue various courses in Masters of Technology, Higher National Degree, Diploma and non-tertiary programme.
On Saturday at the school’s premises, the oath of matriculation was administered to them to signify their formal admission into the institution.
The Acting Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Amevi Acakpovi, advised the students to set clear and personal goals to guide their path to success.
According to him, university life presents both opportunities and challenges and one’s ability to remain resilient and adaptable will determine how well they navigate them.
“The main reason why you are here is to focus on your studies with honesty and diligence and nothing else,” he added.
He encouraged students to prioritise time management, collaboration and self-discipline to enhance academic performance and shape their professional future.
Prof. Acakpovi asked the fresh students to engage actively in learning, seek mentorship and embrace team work because through this it can bring out the best in the students.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
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Steps underway to repeal L.I 2462 – Prez assures
President John Dramani Mahama has assured Ghanaians that steps are underway to repeal Legislative Instrument 2462 as part of efforts to protect the country’s forests and water bodies.
During his media encounter at the Jubilee House, the president explained that the repeal will formalise the ban on mining in forest reserves and strengthen enforcement against illegal mining.
He stressed that his administration is committed to safeguarding the environment, reclaiming degraded reserves, and deploying more personnel to protect river bodies across the country.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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9 forest reserves recovered from illegal mining – President Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has announced the recovery of nine forest reserves from illegal mining under his government’s intensified environmental protection drive.
Addressing journalists at the Jubilee House, the president explained that hundreds of excavators, water pumps and other equipment have been seized as part of the operation, while degraded areas are being reclaimed and restored.
He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to end mining in protected areas, deploy more personnel to safeguard river bodies and strengthen laws to secure Ghana’s natural resources for future generations.
This notwithstanding, President Mahama revealed that two of the retrieved forest reserves had gone back into the hands of illegal miners, however, adequate measures have been put in place to reclaim them.
By: Jacob Aggrey
