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Over 6,000 graduate with various honours from ATU
A total 6,976 students of the Accra Technical University (ATU) on Thursday graduated with Diploma, Higher National Diploma, Ghana Armed Forces Certificate/Diploma/ Advanced Diplomas, and Bachelor of Technology programmes at its 24th graduation ceremony in Accra.
Out of the figure, 5,829 students representing 83.56 per cent were awarded with their certificates, while 1,147 also representing 16.44 per cent were not awarded.
Also, 842 students representing 12 per cent obtained First Class honours; 3, 128 students representing 45 per cent obtained Second Class Upper honours, 1,753 representing 25 per cent obtained Second Class Lower.
A speech read on behalf of the Minister of Education, Mr Haruna Iddrisu, stated that ATU holds a unique and vital place in the country’s educational landscape, as one of the leading institutions for technical and vocational education.
The sector minister told the graduates that the training they have received from the school have quipped them with the needed practical knowledge and competencies required to
drive industrialisation, foster entrepreneurship, and contribute meaningfully to national development.
Mr Haruna Iddrisu acknowledged that “In today’s global economy, technical skills and innovative thinking are the engines of progress,” adding that employers today are looking for individuals who can analyse problems, think independently, and apply their skills in dynamic situations,” he said.
Mr Iddrisu underscored the importance of technical and vocational education, as championed by ATU was more critical than ever, as it was not all about acquiring a certificate but about mastering a craft, understanding an industry, and being prepared to contribute meaningfully to society.
The Acting Vice-Chancellor, ATU, Professor Amevi Acakpovi, said the University was in the process of signing a memorandum of understanding with international partners, including California Community Colleges, to promote knowledge exchange and digital education through the Pan-African Virtual College.
He advised the graduates to lead with integrity and create opportunities for others, adding that, “If you are in technology, use it to bridge gaps and solve real-world problems, if you are in education, inspire and empower the next generation, if you are in service, be the voice for those who need it most.
“This is not a farewell to University life but a call to action; to innovate, to lead and to make a meaningful impact”.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
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
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has petitioned the Dean of the Diplomatic Corps to intervene in what it describes as the unlawful arrest and detention of the Bono Regional Chairman of the party, Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye DC.
Speaking during the presentation of the petition, NPP Member of Parliament, Jerry Ahmed Shaib accused the government led by John Dramani Mahama of promoting what he described as a “culture of silence.”
According to him, the continued detention of Abronye DC over a bailable offence was unacceptable and against the principles of justice.
He argued that keeping an accused person in custody until a matter is fully determined was not common practice in democratic states.
“It can only happen in a kangaroo or banana state,” he stated.
Mr. Shaib further alleged that state institutions were being influenced to intimidate political opponents.
He maintained that the criminal libel law had long been repealed in Ghana and questioned why individuals were allegedly being targeted over comments on national issues.
According to him, citizens should not be arrested simply for expressing views, including claims that power outages, popularly known as “dumsor,” had returned.
The lawmaker also accused the presiding judge in the matter of showing bias and claimed the court had failed to indicate when Abronye DC would reappear or be released.
He explained that the NPP deliberately chose a peaceful approach in presenting the petition to the diplomatic community instead of organising demonstrations.
Mr. Shaib noted that the delegation was acting on the instructions of the party leadership, including the Minority Leader, the General Secretary, the National Organiser, and former Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia.
He called on the diplomatic community and ambassadors in the country to engage the Ghanaian authorities and ensure that justice and human rights were upheld.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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