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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
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), Hohoe Municipality Command, has conducted fire safety inspections and public education at selected fuel filling stations within the municipality.
The exercise, held from July 3, 2026 to July 5, 2025 was led by the Municipal Commander, DO III Bismark Hosu-Porbley.
During the inspection, the team assessed the fire safety preparedness of the facilities. Staff were also educated on fire prevention, emergency response procedures, and the proper use of firefighting equipment.
Management of the affected fuel stations expressed appreciation for the exercise and pledged to comply with the recommended safety measures.
The GNFS said the exercise reaffirms its commitment to continuous fire safety awareness and risk reduction to safeguard lives and property.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Massive celebrations were recorded countrywide as the Black Stars opened their 2026 World Cup campaign with a 1-0 victory over Panama in Toronto on Wednesday.
Midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi scored the only goal of the match late in the game as he shot in a decent cross from substitute Brandon Asante.
The win gave Ghana a positive start in the competition, placing them in second position behind England, also with three points but with a superior goal aggregate.
After the final whistle, the streets and other viewing centres were turned into partying grounds as fans, mostly clad in the team’s paraphernalia, danced to several World Cup-themed music.
Others blew the vuvuzelas in joyous mood with others putting up a spirited ‘jama’ session.
