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Government urged to invest in Ghanaian innovations
- Prof Acakpovi (fifth from left) and other dignitaries with staff of ATU Photo: Lizzy Okai
Academia, industry and the government have been urged to come together in order to utlise Ghanaian innovations to create jobs and foster economic development.
This, according to the Director of CSIR-Institute of Industrial Research (CSIR-IIR), Dr Francis Boateng Agyemin, would ensure that innovations and skills of Ghanaian youth were not left untapped.
Dr Agyenim was speaking at the Second Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) Lecture Series organised by the Accra Technical University (ATU) under the theme: ‘Innovation and Entrepreneurship Ecosystem,’ on Tuesday as part of their 75th anniversary celebrations.
He added that, several innovative ideas have been left untouched and Ghana would suffer the consequences if the situation does not change.
He said technical education played a crucial role in shaping the future of the country and government must focus on that sector.
“Through the support of the government, we can have an innovation drive where every Ghanaian youth can excel and support development,” he stated.
He urged the ATU to continuously engage in research with professors leading the charge, and liaise with industry and government to translate same into creating jobs.
Also speaking on the day was the Executive Chairman of Celltel Networks Limited, Dr Prince Kofi Kludjeson who mentioned that Ghana was not a broke country but only suffering from the consequences of not utilising innovations and youthful ideas to propel development.
He said it was possible to ensure that all students have a device with connected data or wifi to use at all times for research and innovation purposes.
“We need to empower Ghanaian students, learn on their own and assist in the transformation of the country,” he stressed.
Technical Universities, he said, were the foundation of Ghana’s development, hence the need to take a step back and nurture innovations.
He commended the ATU for the session, adding that, more of such should be held and essentially engage the government for practical collaborations.
The Ag. Vice Chancellor of the ATU, Prof. Amevi Acakpovi, expressed appreciation to the speakers for their insightful presentations which would go a long way to support their efforts towards impacting the country through innovations.
The ATU, he said had been at the forefront as far as innovations are concerned and engaged in activities including Artificial Intelligence (AI) training for staff, establishing a Center of Entrepreneurship and Innovation as well as an AI Digital Laboratory at the ATU.
By Michael D. Abayateye
The Accra High Court of Ghana has granted bail in the sum of GH¢30 million to Frederick Kumi, popularly known as Abu Trica, in a major development in his ongoing extradition case.
Abu Trica as part of the bail condition is expected to provide two sureties.
His lawyer, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, disclosed the decision in a Facebook post on Tuesday.
Frederick Kumi, also known as Abu Trica, has been at the centre of a prolonged legal process to extradite him.
The latest ruling allows him temporary freedom while legal proceedings continue.
His legal team is expected to provide further updates on the next steps in court.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) today commenced its second Zonal Public Hearing in Kumasi Ashanti Region to examine the 2024 Auditor-General’s Report on public schools and District Assemblies yesterday, April 20, 2026.
In her opening remarks, the Chairperson of the Committee, Abena Osei Asare noted that the Committee will consider four (4) Auditor – General’s reports, namely, District Assembly Common Fund (DACF) & Other Statutory Funds, The Accounts of District Assemblies for the Financial Year (IGF), Pre-University Education Institutions and lastly Colleges of Education in the year ending 31st December 2024.
She assured the various District Assemblies and other institutions invited to respond to infractions cited in the Auditor-General’s report that the Committee would be transparent in asking questions as well as granting opportunities to all to explain issues to the Committee.
Abena Osei Asare, allowed the Ranking Member of the Committee, Samuel Atta Mills to chair the sitting with the explanation that her government was in power then, therefore she could not chair over Auditor-General reports of 2024.
