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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
Ahyiresu and Abofrem, two quiet communities in the Atwima Mponua District, have been shaken to the core by a chilling midnight drama that reads like a nightmare.
A pastor and a young mother stand accused of attempting to bury a five‑month‑old baby girl alive, a crime that has ignited outrage and disbelief across the township.
According to police, Apostle Richmond Akwasi Frimpong, 36, Head Pastor of the Anointed Grace Prayer Ministry at Kuffour Camp, conspired with his uncle Emmanuel Appiah, 53, and the child’s mother, 23‑year‑old Beatrice Agyapomaa, to dispose of the infant, Anaya Achiaa, under the cover of darkness.
A fourth suspect, Emmanuel Donkor, remains on the run.
The suspects were caught near a refuse dump around 10 pm on April 9, 2026, after a vigilant resident, Akwasi Twezor, noticed their suspicious movements.
When confronted, they claimed the child was already dead and had palace approval for burial. But Twezor’s instincts proved right—the baby was still alive, gasping faintly for breath.
Chief Linguist, Nana Yaw Badu, later confirmed that Frimpong had misled him earlier in the evening, securing permission for burial by falsely declaring the child dead.
The infant was rushed to the Abofrem Clinic, where she is now responding well to treatment. Police described her as “very beautiful.”
Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Evelyn Yitamkey, Commander of DOVVSU in Bibiani, confirmed that the suspects have been provisionally charged.
Frimpong faces attempted murder and conspiracy charges, while Agyapomaa and Appiah are charged with conspiracy and abetment.
They were remanded by the Bibiani Circuit Court, presided over by Judge Frank Asiedu Nimako, to assist investigations.
The docket has been forwarded to the Attorney General’s Department for advice, ASP Yitamkey indicated.
The attempted crime has provoked fury among residents, many suspecting ritual motives aimed at bolstering the pastor’s influence.
Crowds attempted to attack the suspects outside court, but police intervention prevented mob justice.
The Assembly Member for Ahyiresu, Yusuf Suleiman, has assured residents that justice will be pursued swiftly.
From Kingsley E. Hope, Kumasi
The forecourt of the African University of Communications and Business (AUCB) in Accra came alive on Friday with colour, creativity and innovation, as Level 300 students transformed the space into a lively exhibition of ideas.
Under the theme “Building meaningful brands beyond the logo,” the students invited patrons into a world where ordinary products were reimagined through storytelling, design and purpose.
From scented candles to innovative food concepts, each stand told a unique story, one that went beyond aesthetics to capture identity, value and human connection.
For many of the students, the event was more than just an academic exercise; it was a moment to dream out loud.
Guided by their lecturer, Peter Wonders, they explored what it truly means to build a brand in today’s competitive world where trust, consistency and experience matter just as much as logos and slogans.
Chairman of the occasion, Nana Kum Gyata VI, in his remarks said a brand is what people say about you when you are not present.
At the end of the presentations, awards were presented to deserving groups with Vida Nyaneba emerging as the overall best branding student.
By Esinam Jemima Kuatsinu
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