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Chinese Teaching Centre established in Kumasi
Prof. Su Vibo and Mrs Cecelia Agyei Amoako signing the agreement. Looking on are officials of the two outfits
The Confucius Institute of China through the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has established a Chinese Teaching Centre at the Hilltop Platinum School at Daban in Kumasi in the Ashanti Region.
At the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) last week, Prof. Daniel Y. A. Duah, Dean of International Programmes Office-KNUST and the Ghanaian Director of the Confucius Institute, explained that on November 19, 2023, a MoU was signed with the Confucius Institute to establish the teaching Centre at the University.
Apart from the KNUST, Prof. Duah, who represented the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Rita Akosua Dickson, said two centres have also been established at the University of Ghana, Legon, and University of Cape Coast.
But, he said the centre at the Hilltop Platinum School brings to two the number of Chinese language teaching centres established in basic schools in Kumasi, with the first being at the KNUST basic school.
He said China was far advanced in terms of technology, therefore, learning the language would be beneficial in exploring their culture, education and technology.
“Let it not only be music and dance; let us learn the language, use it as a means to an end to get the best out of them in terms of technology,” he emphasised.
Prof. Su Zibo, Director of the Confucius Institute, said it would facilitate partnerships between Hilltop Platinum School and Chinese educational institutions, promoting academic exchange and collaboration.
“The best thing we can do is to involve students and teachers into programmes where you will be sponsored to go to China to see what China is like, to learn the language. This is what we can do here,” he stated.
Dr Kwadwo Amoako, Director of Hilltop Platinum School, praised the Confucius Institute as he took participants through the roles of the Institute, including promoting Chinese language and culture globally, fostering greater understanding and exchange between China and other countries.
FROM KINGSLEY E.HOPE, KUMASI
The Ghana Highway Authority has announced a temporary traffic management arrangement on sections of the Accra Tema Motorway and the Tetteh Quarshie Interchange as construction work continues on the motorway expansion project.
In a public announcement issued on March 5, the Authority explained that the arrangement forms part of ongoing construction works under the Accra Tema Motorway and Extension Projects.
It noted that the traffic adjustment is required to allow contractors carry out T beam launching works for the expansion of the Tetteh Quarshie Interchange Bridge on the N1 highway.
Under the arrangement, lanes on the N4 northbound carriageway, which serves traffic moving from Accra to Madina, will be temporarily closed.
Meanwhile, the southbound carriageway from Madina to Accra, which currently has four lanes, will be reconfigured into two lanes in each direction to accommodate traffic moving both ways.
The Authority indicated that the temporary traffic changes will take effect from Monday, March 9, 2026 and are expected to last for four months.
According to the statement, the lane reduction is necessary to create a safe working space for construction personnel and to ensure the safety of motorists using the road.
The Authority therefore advised drivers to be cautious, obey traffic signs and cooperate with traffic management officials throughout the construction period.
It encouraged members of the public who require further information to contact its Public Affairs Division through WhatsApp on 0551622244.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The National Chief Imam, Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, has congratulated the Government and people of Ghana as the country marks its 69th Independence Day, urging citizens to renew their commitment to national unity and democratic values.
In a statement to commemorate the celebration on March 6, he encouraged Ghanaians to use the occasion to strengthen their dedication to constitutional democracy, economic progress, interfaith harmony and peaceful coexistence.
He observed that the world was currently facing several challenges, including the rise of authoritarian governments and increasing military conflicts among nations.
According to him, humanity was experiencing turbulent times, with genocidal attitudes and violent extremism becoming more widespread in different parts of the world.
The Chief Imam explained that such global developments should inspire Ghanaians to come together and deepen their commitment to nation building while embracing unity in diversity.
He noted that although colonialism left a painful mark on the country’s history, Ghanaians could take comfort in their collective determination to overcome colonial subjugation and build a free nation.
Reflecting on the country’s independence struggle, he indicated that Ghanaians now remembered the victory for liberty rather than the hardship endured during the fight against tyranny.
The National Chief Imam offered prayers for divine guidance and blessings for the President, John Dramani Mahama, the Government and the people of Ghana.
By: Jacob Aggrey
