Prof. Acakpovi confirmed as ATU Vice Chancellor

An investiture and induction ceremony was on Thursday held for Engr. Professor Amevi Acakpovi, Vice Chancellor of the Accra Technical University (ATU), in Accra.

The colourful ceremony certified his position as the Vice Chancellor of the ATU, a position he has occupied in an Acting capacity since 2023.

Among dignitaries present at the ceremony were chiefs, members of the governing council, clergy, academia and relatives.

Addressing the gathering, the Director General of Technical and Vocational Education (TVET), who spoke on behalf of the Deputy Minister of Education, Dr Clement Apaak, commended Mr Acakpovi on his confirmation and pledged government’s full support for him.

  “Your appointment did not happen by chance. It reflects years of steady work, commitment, and service to this institution. You have walked through the different levels of leadership in this University, the latest being the acting Vice Chancellor. You understand its strengths. You also understand its challenges” he explained

The minister said government remains committed to supporting TVET education in Ghana because the country’s development depends on

people who can build, design, manage systems, and apply knowledge practically.

He urged Prof. Acakpovi to build a university that remains close to industry, systems that support staff and students, and also build confidence in the quality of teaching and training.

The Technical Advisor to the Minister of Education, Prof. George K.T Oduro also urged the newly inducted Vice Chancellor to continue to prioritise the vision of the institution.

According to him, this could be done by bridging theory and practice by producing graduates who are not only employable but capable of creating employment.

The newly inducted Vice Chancellor in his remarks promised to ensure that during his tenure of office, ATU would be an institution of excellence that produces entrepreneurs and innovators, who can impact positively not in Ghana but the entire global community.

Prof. Acakpovi further hinted that the sector was putting a number of measures in place to ensure that the institution become a great one both locally and international.

Goodwill messages were also read by the newly inducted Vice Chancellor’s family, friends, alumini and among others.

By Linda Abrefi Wadie

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