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Prof Amevi Acakpovi
The Acting Vice Chancellor of the Accra Technical University (ATU), Prof Amevi Acakpovi, has expressed the need to bridge the gap between industry and academia.
Prof Acakpovi was of the view that industry lacks trust and confidence in academia because the ‘marriage’between them had not worked well over the time.
He said this in an interview with the media on Tuesday at a press soiree dubbed “An interview with the Vice Chancellor.”
According to the Acting Vice Chancellor,the Curriculum Base Training (CBT) approach was the solution to many of the challenges between the two sectors and that, the CBT was in the mandate of the technical universities.
He said it was prudent to involve industry right from the development of the curriculum, have them participate in the upbringing of the students by offering some training, conferences, internship opportunities and get feedback from the industry to further improve and vary the content of the curriculum.
He mentioned that it was important to bring out the innovation that the university came across in terms of applied research which he described as solutions to societal problems.
“In subsequent years, we will increase our media presence to showcase the innovations of staff and students of the university such as the snack to combat cancer which is being registered by the Food And Drugs Authority (FDA), the shelling machine, and the tricycle which was converted to electricity from combustible engine, in order to regain our confidence,” Prof Acakpovi said.
By Jemima Esinam Kuatsinu
The Tema Regional Police Command has arrested a 32-year-old man for allegedly posing as a soldier and extorting money from unsuspecting members of the public at Ashaiman.
The suspect, identified as Bright Atsu Kudiabor, was arrested by the Ashaiman Police on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at about 7:00 a.m.
According to the Police, he was arrested at an area known as “I Shall Return”, where he was allegedly parading himself as a soldier and demanding money from people.
The Police said Kudiabor, who is an ex-convict, was initially arrested by personnel of the Ghana National Fire Service in Ashaiman with assistance from other members of the public.
A search conducted on him after he was handed over to the Police reportedly led to the recovery of a set of military camouflage uniform.
The suspect is currently in Police custody and assisting with investigations.
The Tema Regional Police Command said he would be processed for court after investigations are completed.
The Police urged the public to remain vigilant and report anyone who falsely presents themselves as a soldier or a member of another security agency to deceive or extort money from the public.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, says the Volta Region holds enormous agricultural potential and efforts must be geared towards connecting farmers to the needed resources to unlock that potential.
He said focus must be on linking farmers to resources, technology, financing and markets to increase production, create jobs and build sustainable livelihoods.
Hon. Gunu made the remarks at the national launch of the Ghana Tomato Self-Sufficiency Initiative (GHATSI) held at Anloga in the Volta Region on Tuesday, September 15.
The initiative, under the theme “Produce at Home. Feed the Nation. Export the Surplus,” seeks to boost local tomato production, processing and marketing while reducing Ghana’s heavy reliance on imported tomatoes.
The launch was attended by the Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, his Deputy, John Setor Dumelo, Feed Ghana Coordinator, Bright Demordzi, Members of Parliament, traditional leaders, MMDCEs, farmers and other stakeholders.
Mr.Gunu expressed appreciation to the Minister for Food and Agriculture for the support announced for the region, including two excavators, 200 cartons of organic fertiliser, and GH¢200,000 for Ms. Kuatudzo Esther Dela, a tomato farmer and processor from Ziope.
He described the initiative as an important step towards making agriculture a stronger driver of food security, job creation and economic growth in the Volta Region.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
