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Ho Technical University ranked 9th best in Ghana
The Ho Technical University (HTU) has been ranked the ninth best in Ghana, in the World Webometrics Ranking of World Universities.
Webometrics is the largest academic ranking on higher education institutions.
The ranking is built from available web data, combining the variables into a composite indicator, and with a true global coverage.
“This was released in the second half of this year,” Professor Ben Q. Honyenuga, ViceChacellor said.
He explained at a media briefing at the campus that although webometrics was not a complete assessment of universities, it had a great persuasive effect on the institutions.
The Vice Chancellor said that the current ranking was a laudable achievement worth celebrating because in 2019 HTU was in the 30s, and in 2020 it was in the 20s.
“Our current ranking, therefore, is an indication of the fact that we are steadily making progress on all fronts in our bid to achieving institutional excellence nationally and globally,” he added.
Professor Honyenuga said that in spite of the challenges HTU was facing as a public technical university, management with support from the Governing Council would continue to ensure that students and graduates of the institution compared favourably with their colleagues worldwide.
FROM ALBERTO MARIO NORETTI, HO
President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Libreville, Gabon, to participate in the inaugural Libreville International Forum for Innovation and Development, a high-level event that brings together Heads of State, government officials, global investors, and technology experts.
The forum, being held under the patronage of Mr Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, President of the Republic of Gabon, is on the theme “Political Stability, Business Climate, and Artificial Intelligence: Catalysts for Growth.”
The forum seeks to position Gabon as a regional innovation hub and key destination for international investment.
Organisers are holding the Forum to inaugurate the newly constructed Omar Bongo Ondimba Congress Centre, which also serves as the venue for the Forum and as a future centre for international dialogue.
The forum will culminate in the “Libreville Declaration,” which will showcase the strategic political leaders’ commitments to enhancing governance, transparency, and digital integration across the continent.
President Mahama remains a strong advocate for fostering partnerships that bridge the gap between government policy and private-sector growth to ensure inclusive development.
Former Energy Minister Boakye Agyarko has informed the New Patriotic Party’s 2028 flagbearer, Mahamudu Bawumia, of his decision to contest for the position of National Chairman of the party.
Mr. Agyarko disclosed this during a courtesy call on Dr. Bawumia on May Day.
According to a statement from his team, the visit gave him the opportunity to commend the former Vice President for his service to both the New Patriotic Party and the country.
During the meeting, Mr. Agyarko, together with members of his campaign team, formally notified Dr. Bawumia of his planned nationwide tour as part of his campaign for the National Chairman position.
He reaffirmed his support for the former Vice President and stressed the need for unity within the party ahead of the 2028 general elections.
Mr. Agyarko said the NPP must remain united and committed to securing victory in the next elections.
According to the statement, his nationwide tour is expected to begin in the Ashanti Region next week.
By: Jacob Aggrey
