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The Deputy Minister of Education, Rev John Ntim Fordjour has urged graduates to foster collaborations to contribute their quota to national development.
According to him, the challenges in the economy would require partnerships that would ensure that graduates with different skills come together to provide requisite solutions.
The Deputy Minister said this at the 23rd graduation ceremony of the Accra Technical University (ATU) for Bachelor of Technology (BTECH), Higher National Diploma (HND) and Diploma students.
He also urged the ATU to continue to reposition itself to produce graduates that have the skillset to make the difference and thrive in industry.
“Students must be empowered to transform the fortunes of their families while government is committed to supporting the university in its quest to utilise technical and vocational skills to transform the economy,” he added.
The Guest Speaker, Dr Eugene Asiamah-Boadi Esq. also tasked the graduates to have a clear vision backed by action to change the world.
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“Be brave enough to attain your goals and aspirations, work together and form teams to succeed as a unit,” he stressed.
“Aim to be employers rather than employees and do not be afraid of big ideas. Be agents of hope and positive change and eschew all forms of laziness, mediocrity and dishonesty,” he added.
Employers, he said, were losing faith in running businesses because of the dishonesty of employees, hence the need to hold in high esteem, integrity in all things.
The Acting Vice-Chancellor of ATU, Prof. Amevi Acakpovi congratulated the graduates for their efforts and urged them to be proud ambassadors of the university.
In all, over 5,800 students graduated and awarded with certificates in a well-attended graduation ceremony.
By Michael D. Abayateye
The Ashanti South Regional Police Intelligence Directorate has arrested two suspects in connection with a robbery attack on an Indian national in Obuasi and a separately planned robbery operation targeting a distribution company in the same area.
On April 16, 2026, Police received credible intelligence that a group of armed men were planning an attack in Obuasi. A police team moved swiftly into the area and arrested suspect Iddrisu Fuseini, also known as “Iddi”, at his hideout in Bedieso, Obuasi.
During interrogation, he confessed to being part of a six-member gang that attacked an Indian national at his residence at New Baakoyeden, Obuasi, on April 12 2026, robbing him of GH₵150,000.00.
He disclosed that the attack was orchestrated following a tip-off from suspect Ibrahim, an employee of the victim, who informed the gang that the victim kept large sums of money.
Further investigations led to the arrest of a second suspect, Shaibu Mohammed, also known as “SM” or “Cicinati”, on 20th April 2026 at his hideout in Gausu, Obuasi. During interrogation, he admitted to participating in the planning of the robbery and confirmed that the gang had further planned to rob a distribution company near Mawuli Hotel in Obuasi.
Investigations have further revealed that both suspects are currently standing trial at the Obuasi Circuit Court in connection with a separate robbery of GH₵600,000.00.
A manhunt is ongoing to arrest the remaining accomplices, identified as Khalifa, Edward, Prof, Waddle, Ebbe, and Ibrahim, and to recover a pump action gun and a locally manufactured pistol believed to be in their possession.
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, together with members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), on April 17, 2026, decorated nineteen (19) senior officers who have been promoted to their next ranks based on the recommendations of the Police Council and approval of the President, John Dramani Mahama.
The ceremony, held at the National Police Headquarters in Accra, forms part of efforts to recognise merit, dedication, and long-standing service within the Ghana Police Service, while strengthening leadership across key operational and administrative levels.
The officers promoted from Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) to Commissioner of Police (COP) are Dr. Luke Asue-In-Yeng Zakpaa, Mr. Frederick Agyei, Mr. Duuti Tuaruka, Mr. Arthur Osei-Akoto, Mr. Darko Offei Lomotey, Mr. Eric Ken Winful, Mr. Barnabas Nambont Nasumong, and Mr. Desmond Owusu Boampong.
The IGP and members of POMAB congratulated the officers and urged them to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity in the discharge of their duties.
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