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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
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Seek healthcare at facilities where nursing services are available – Ministry of Health
As a result of the ongoing strike action by the Ghana Registered Nurses and
Midwives Association (GRNMA), it has become imperative for the Ministry of
Health to implement additional measures to mitigate any inconvenience that has been caused.
According to the Ministry, in a statement, it has through all appropriate channels, led negotiations to ensure the smooth approval and implementation of the
new Conditions of Service.
Against this backdrop, the statement added that in line with the Ministry’s policy to ensure healthy population for national development, it has become necessary to make provisions to fill the gaps created as a result of the strike.
Consequently, the Ministry has urged the general public to continue seeking healthcare services at various health facilities, including those where nursing services remain available, to ensure their health needs are met.
They Ministry also attached a link of health facilities across the country in the statement.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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MTN, Telecel & AT to increase value of data bundles effective Tuesday, July 1, 2025
The Minister for Communication and Digital Innovation, Sam George, has announced an increase in the value of data bundles by all telecommunication networks in the country.
Speaking at a Meet The Press held today, he said the new directive will take effect from July 1, 2025.
According to him, the implementation date of July 1, is to allow the telcos to recalibrate and reconfigure their systems to reflect the agreed-upon value increases.
He said The new directive will ensure that “AirtelTigo Ghana (AT Ghana): A 10% increase in all data bundles currently offered by the network, additionally, the GH₵400 bundle, which currently offers 195GB, will now offer 236GB.”
Touching on Telecel Ghana, he said, “A 10% increase in data bundles currently offered by the network, their GH₵400 bundle, which currently offers 90GB, will offer 250GB, effective from July 1.”
On MTN Ghana, the minister said, there would be “a 15% increase in all data bundles currently offered by the network and I am pleased to announce the restoration of GH₵399 bundle, which currently has been changed to GH₵350 that offers 92.88GB, will hence be reinstated to 214GB for GH₵399.”
Sam George has also urged the operators to invest in the quality of their network to ensure customers are better served.
He charged the regulator National Communication Authority (NCA) to strictly monitor the changes.
The minister expressed appreciation to the CEOs of the various companies for close collaboration over the last four months.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
