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Over 5,000 students graduate from ATU
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 prosecution has officially rested its case in The Republic v Solomon Asamoah & Another, the high-profile legal battle commonly referred to as the “Sky Train” case.
The Deputy Attorney General Justice Srem Sai announced the development, praising the state’s team of hard-working prosecutors for successfully anchoring the state’s evidence before the High Court.
The criminal trial centers on the former Chief Executive Officer and the former Board Chairman of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF).
The duo stands accused of illegally authorizing and paying out US$2 million to a foreign company without obtaining board directives or other mandatory statutory approvals.
State investigators have confirmed that the disbursed millions cannot be found.
Following the closure of the prosecution’s case, the accused persons moved the court for an opportunity to file a submission of no case.
The presiding judge granted the application, ordering the defense to submit their arguments by June 8.
The outcome of the June 8 filings will decide the fate of the trial:
With this, if the judge finds the defense’s submission convincing, the accused will be acquitted and discharged however, If the judge dismisses the submission, the court will order the accused officials to take the stand and explain why they should not face prison sentences.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Member of Parliament for Akuapem North, Sammy Awuku, has expressed deep sorrow following the sudden passing of Isaac Batsa, the constituency secretary for the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC).
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) lawmaker issued a statement on Tuesday reacting to the news, which has shocked the local political community.
Mr.Awuku praised the late NDC secretary for his bipartisan approach to local governance.
He noted that despite their different political affiliations, Batsa consistently rose above party lines to serve the constituency with diligence.
The MP revealed that the news was particularly shocking given that he had last interacted with Batsa just three days prior on Saturday.
Concluding his statement, Sammy Awuku extended his heartfelt condolences to Batsa’s family, the constituency and regional executives, and the entire NDC fraternity, wishing the deceased peaceful eternal rest.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
