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ATU inaugurates two training centres
• Dr. Collins Owusu Kwaning [right] briefing Prof Nii Odai and others at the TV studio
Prepared to give practical meaning to its role as the pace-setter in technical education in the country, the Accra Technical University has inaugurated a Certified Electrical Wiring Professional Training Centre (CEWPTC) and a Television Studio.
Prof Nii Odai and others at the TV studio
The inauguration of the two training centres in the university will afford students to have practical knowledge at the centres and enable them to become proficient in their trades.
The Vice-Chancellor of ATU Prof Samuel Nii Odai in his address, said though it had been a long journey, he was happy to witness the inauguration of the two centres which would aid in the training of qualified professionals.
As a technical university, “We have to focus on doing things with our hands,” he said.
“You must take advantage of the training centres to become prominent engineers and good broadcasters who will provide quality works and programmes for Ghanains. This is a privilege for which you ought to be proud of,” he said.
He urged the students to leave the university with the appropriate certificate, adding that the Ghana Electrical Contractors Association and other stakeholders were ready to lend their support so far as training in the centres were concerned.
He said ATU would like to liaise with the media houses for attachment programmes in order to raise a generation of efficient and qualified professionals.
He tasked the two centres not to focus only on training members of the public but include the students.
Prof Samuel Nii Odai asked the students to take advantage of acquiring multiple qualifications to enable them to become proficient in the job market.
The President of Ghana Electrical Contractors Association, Mr Awal Zakib Mohammed bemoaned the fact that adequate skills development was fast depleting in the country, hence the need to address it by establishing skill training centres to help produce qualified professionals.
He said it was not enough to produce graduates in a particular field but those who were equipped with the requisite practical skills.
The Head Of Department(HOD),Liberal Studies & Communication, Dr Collins Owusu Kwaning said the inauguration of the studio was an innovative way to eqip the students with the requisite skills which they would use in the field of work.
He said the studio would be used in running short courses to enrich skills development and to rake in the needed Internally Generated Funds (IDF).
He said the Studio would also engage in online streaming to uplift the image of the university among others.
The Head of Electrical and Electronic Engineering(HOD), Dr Stephen Bani said the centre would provide hands-on- training for the students.
He explained that as a Competency-Based -Training Centre, it would help the students to translate the theories they have learnt into practice.
Earlier, the executives of the Public Relations Association, ATU Chapter were inaugurated.
By Raymond Kyekye
The Director of the Public Health Division of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), has urged Ghanaians to remain vigilant and observe good hygiene during the flooding and rainy season to prevent a cholera outbreak.
According to him, although flooding in some parts of the country has subsided, the risk of cholera remains because the conditions that promote the spread of the disease still exist.
“The risk of cholera still exists,” Dr. Asiedu-Bekoe said, explaining that cholera is closely linked to unsafe drinking water and poor sanitation.
Speaking on 3 FM on Thursday, he cautioned the public against becoming complacent a few days or weeks after the floods, stressing that people should continue to be careful about the food they eat and the water they drink.
“I want to urge Ghanaians to be careful what we eat and drink. Let’s not assume that because the flood came last week, we can lower our guard,” he said.
Dr. Asiedu-Bekoe noted that countries with access to safe drinking water and proper sanitation have largely eliminated cholera, adding that Ghana still has challenges in those areas.
He therefore advised the public to maintain high standards of personal hygiene, especially by washing their hands regularly with soap and clean water.
According to him, handwashing remains the most effective and affordable way to reduce the spread of cholera and other infectious diseases.
“The most cost-effective intervention is handwashing with soap and water,” he said.
According to him “That does not depend on whether there are floods or not. Make sure you wash your hands regularly with soap and water.”
He called on Ghanaians to maintain clean surroundings and practise proper sanitation to reduce the risk of disease outbreaks during the rainy season.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Supreme Court has dismissed all four suits challenging the removal of Her Ladyship Justice Gertrude Torkonoo from office as Chief Justice.
The court delivered its rulings earlier this morning, ending the legal challenge at the domestic level.
This follows last week’s judgement by the ECOWAS Court, which also rejected applications seeking to overturn Justice Torkonoo’s removal.
Each of the four cases filed at the Supreme Court argued against the processes that led to Justice Torkonoo’s exit. The court, however, found no legal basis to grant relief and dismissed each application in its entirety.
In a brief statement by the Deputy Attorney-General Jusrice Srem-Sai after the rulings, he expressed appreciation to the legal team.
“Gratitude to our team of State Attorneys and members of staff,” he posted on Facebook, acknowledging their role in defending the state’s position through both ECOWAS and Supreme Court proceedings.
Background
Justice Gertrude Torkonoo was removed from office as Chief Justice following proceedings initiated earlier this year.
The move triggered multiple legal challenges, including four separate suits at the Supreme Court and petitions before the ECOWAS Court of Justice.
Both courts have now ruled against the challengers.
Last week, the ECOWAS Court dismissed the regional applications, and this morning’s Supreme Court decision closes the matter in Ghana.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
