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Technical education key to national development – ATU Vice Chancellor
Technical education is a critical factor in national development, Professor Samuel Nii Odai, Vice-Chancellor of Accra Technical University has said
According to him, technical education had propelled industrialisation of the developed economics in the world which Ghana could not be left out in this modern era of technology
He said the institution among others aimed at preparing the students in their respective programmes that would meet the demands of world of work.
Prof Odai said the university’s concept was fashioned along the country’s means of promoting industrialisation, adding that the same concept had made Japan, Germany and China the leading industrial giants in the world.
Addressing the matriculants at ATU on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, the Vice Chancellor, said 6,941 out of 10,480 students who had been granted admission had registered in the university to commence Higher National Diploma (HND), Advanced Diploma, Bachelor of Technology and Certificate programmes.
He said, “Enhancing Students Experience, as enshrined in the university’s Five-Year Strategic Plan (2021-2025), was an indication that the university considered them the students the pivot around which its efforts revolved.
The Accra Technical University (ATU) has given the assurance to impart knowledge and skills training to the students in their chosen disciplines.
It will again inculcate in them the habit of how to research information they would require to solve the problems of life.
Prof Odai urged them to cherish their admission to the university and make the best of the opportunity offered them to study, but warned that it (university) would not condone acts of academic dishonesty because sanctions would be applied when caught in any examination malpractices.
He asked them to accord the Deans of Faculties, Heads of Department, lecturers and, indeed, all who held appointments in the university the respect they would give their parents.
Two of the fresh students who spoke to The Spectator on condition of anonymity, promised they would endeavour to overcome all the obstacles that would come their way and study hard for a better future.
By Raymond Kyekye
Ghana’s First Lady, Lordina Mahama, has made a generous donation to the country’s national female Under-17 and Under-20 teams – Black Maidens and Black Princesses- as they continue preparations for major international assignments.
The donation, made on Friday, May 22, was presented on behalf of the First Lady by the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, at the GFA Technical Centre in Prampram.
The gesture forms part of efforts to motivate and support Ghana’s young female footballers as they prepare to represent the country on the international stage.
The donation included essential food items and toiletries aimed at supporting the welfare and well-being of the players and technical teams.
The donation included cartons of Milo, T-rolls, soft drinks, toiletries, and a range of essential supplies aimed at supporting the welfare of the players, enhancing camp conditions, and easing preparations ahead of their respective assignments.
The Black Maidens are currently engaged in preparations for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers and are set to take on Liberia women’s national under-17 football team in the second-leg encounter in Liberia this weekend.
Meanwhile, the Black Princesses have already secured qualification to the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after overcoming Uganda in the qualifiers, extending Ghana’s remarkable record to eight consecutive appearances at the tournament.
The donation by the First Lady was expected to boost morale within both camps while reinforcing national support for the young female footballers who continue to make the country proud.
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
