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RMU graduates 368 students at 20th congregation
The Regional Maritime University (RMU) on Saturday, held its 20th Congregation, graduating a total of 368 students with master’s degrees, bachelor’s degrees and diplomas in various disciplines.
The graduating class comprised 82 master’s degree holders, 213 bachelor’s degree recipients and 73 diploma graduates.
Speaking at the event, the Minister for Transport, Mr Joseph Bukari Nikpe, described the maritime sector as a critical driver of Ghana’s economic transformation and job creation, reaffirming the government’s commitment to strengthening maritime education and industry development.
He said the government recognises the strategic role of the Regional Maritime University (RMU) in producing the skilled workforce needed to support national development and the growth of the blue economy.
To this end, he said, government was aligning maritime education with national development priorities, including the 24-hour Economy policy and modern supply chain integration.
Mr Nikpe, who also serves as Chancellor of the RMU and Chairman of its Board of Governors, made the remarks at the university’s 20th Congregation in Accra on Saturday.
He pledged Ghana’s commitment to repositioning the RMU as a globally competitive maritime training hub capable of producing world-class professionals to meet the demands of the rapidly evolving global maritime industry.
According to him, the sector was undergoing significant transformation driven by automation, digitalisation and the growing global transition towards environmentally sustainable shipping practices.
He stressed that the university must stay ahead of these developments by modernising its training systems, strengthening research capacity and embracing technological innovation.
The minister assured the university that, under his leadership, the Ministry of Transport would pursue strategic partnerships to facilitate access to advanced marine engineering technologies, modern training infrastructure and sustainable research funding.
He also commended the university’s management and faculty for their resilience and commitment to training competent maritime professionals despite the rapidly changing global shipping environment.
The Ag. Vice-Chancellor of the RMU, Dr Jethro W. Brooks Jr, congratulated the graduates on their perseverance and hard work, urging them to remain worthy ambassadors of the university wherever they found themselves.
He, however, outlined a number of challenges confronting the university, including inadequate infrastructure, encroachment on university lands and irregular water supply.
Dr Brooks appealed to member states and the Government of Ghana to support efforts to address these challenges to enable the university to fully deliver on its mandate as the region’s premier maritime training institution.
The ceremony also recognised outstanding staff and students for their academic excellence, dedication and contributions to the growth of the university.
In the staff category, Mr Michael Odai Odiko was named Employee of the Year (Senior Staff – Teaching), while the prestigious Vice-Chancellor’s Award was presented to Mr Jone Addai-Marfo in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the university’s development over the years.
Among the graduates, Akomaning Patricia Agyeiwaa emerged as the Best Overall Postgraduate Student and also received the award for Best Student in M.A. Ports and Shipping Administration.
Prince Kofi Boamah won the Best Student award in M.Sc. International Shipping and Logistics, while Peprah William Frimpong was adjudged Best Student in M.Sc. Electrical Power Engineering.
Abayateye Desmond was named Best Overall Undergraduate Student and also received the award for Best Student in B.Sc. Nautical Science.
Other undergraduate award winners were Nartey Nelly Afi (B.Sc. Ports and Shipping Administration), Mensah Cecil Niibi (B.Sc. Logistics Management), Okyere Evans Nkrumah (B.Sc. Marine Engineering), Aggey Valentine (B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering), Akpakli Marcellina Awovi (B.Sc. Electrical/Electronic Engineering), Attiogbe Joseph Foli (B.Sc. Computer Engineering) and Osabu-Kle Claude Nii Adjei (B.Sc. Computer Science).
In the diploma category, Adjei Jerry Adjetey was recognised as the Best Student in Marine Engineering, Kwessie Nathan Afful received the award for Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mac-Teye Ericson Kwesi Nartey emerged as the Best Student in Nautical Science, while Amponsah Franca Naana was named Best Student in Ports and Shipping Management.
Several other students also received prizes sponsored by industry partners and alumni, including the Rear Admiral David Animle Memorial Prize in Nautical Science, the J.N. Mante Award for Excellence, the C.N.M. Pappoe Award, the 1958/59 Inaugural Class Alumni Excellence Award, the Abdulai-Saiku Award, the Charkins Maritime & Offshore Safety Centre Prize in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, the Stark Energy Limited Award for Best Graduating B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering Student, and the Hafnia Shipping Company Limited Awards.
Members of the Sierra Leone Committee of Experts were also recognised and honoured for their invaluable contributions to the sustained growth and development of the university over the years.
The Ghana Police Service has arrested 24 suspected criminals during a special intelligence led operation carried out across several communities in the Ashanti Region.
According to a press release issued by the Ashanti Regional Police Command, the operation was conducted by the Inspector General of Police Special Operations Team in collaboration with the Regional Command as part of efforts to clamp down on crime and improve public safety.
The operation covered Kodie, Apagya, Dechemso, Old Tafo Ahenbronum, Ahodwo and Abofour, where officers targeted suspected drug peddlers and other people believed to be involved in criminal activities.
The Police disclosed that the suspects comprise 21 men and three women.
They include Richmond Okyere, 49, who was allegedly found in possession of a pump action gun bearing serial number 21GN 1918, as well as Mark Appiah Kubi, Nkrumah Zakaria, Paul Addo, Louis Samba, Azupeh Kelvin, Stephen Opoku, Fredrick Boakye, Frimpong Yiadom, Dennis Owusu.
The rest are Alfred Agyeman, Owusu Davis, Kwaku Agyemang Duah, Akwasi Amankwah, Solomon Asamoah, Bushiru Alhassan, Juliana Vivor, Douglas Osei, Kwabena Aikins, Osman Ibrahim, Amponsah Emmanuel, Kwabena Fosu, Ama Pokuah and Musah Haruna.
According to the Police, officers also retrieved a number of items during the operation, including two unregistered vehicles, a Mercedes Benz saloon car, an unregistered motorcycle, a pump action gun, seven rounds of ammunition, a fireproof safe, and large quantities of suspected narcotic substances.
The Police further indicated that the exhibits included 489 pieces of dried leaves suspected to be cannabis, parcels of suspected narcotic substances, various quantities of Tramadol tablets, narcotics processing materials, bottles of a drink suspected to be mixed with narcotic substances, locally made toffees believed to contain narcotics, a Dell laptop, two LED television sets, three boxes of African Viagra, crushers, lighters, ash residue believed to be linked to narcotics use, and cash suspected to be proceeds from the sale of drugs.
The statement noted that all the suspects are in Police custody assisting with investigations, while the recovered items have been retained as evidence. It added that those found culpable after investigations would be put before the court.
The Ghana Police Service reaffirmed its commitment to sustained intelligence led operations to combat drug related offences, violent crime and other forms of criminal activity.
It appealed to the public to support law enforcement by providing credible information on criminal activities through the nearest Police Station or the designated emergency channels.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Two days of non-stop rains last Monday plunged the capital into major flooding, grinding activities to a halt.
The rains which started on Sunday resulted in massive flooding in many areas, culminating in the death of 12 with hundreds displaced.
In areas like the Odawna area, Alajo, Achimota and many others, flood waters swept through the township, clearing properties and filling homes.
This year’s rainy season had a devastating impact with the intensity and volume of surpassing the previous years.
It exposed serious shortcomings in the country’s drainage infrastructure, planning, sanitation and building standards.
In many parts of the country, roads have been inundated as choked drains overflowed, turning major streets into flood drains.
The situation also worsen traffic congestion, with motorists spending several hours navigating flooded roads and commuters arriving home late after work.
With the Ghana Meteorological Agency forecasting more rainfall in the weeks ahead, there is an urgent need for the government to intensify measures to address the problem.
This should include improving drainage systems, enforcing planning regulations and ensuring strict compliance with building standards.
To improve the situation, buildings constructed on water ways are being demolished to create a clear path for flood waters.
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