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TU launches 75thanniversary
Ms Gifty Twum Ampofo (middle) with Dr. Wilfred Anim-Odame(right)
and prof Amevi Acakpovi about to cut the tape
The Accra Technical University (ATU) has launched its 75th Anniversary celebrations last Thursday.
Under the theme “75 Years of Impacting Society and Driving Innovation,” the year-long celebrations would see a lineup of activities to engage state officials, former students and lecturers as well as the public.
Activities for the Diamond Jubilee anniversary includes an Alumni homecoming, debate and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Series/Public Lecture, sports, presentations to adopted basic and Senior High Schools (SHSs),faculty mini exhibitions and cooking competition.
There would also be an old school and food bazaar, international student’s day, Vice-Chancellor’s conference, anniversary concert, grand exhibition and fashion show, awards and dinner night and a thanksgiving service to crown it all.
Launching the anniversary, the Deputy Minister of Education, Gifty Twum Ampofo reiterated the relevance of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Ghana’s development.
She said, the TVET contributes to poverty and unemployment reduction, an area the ATU had supported government’s quest by developing the human resource for the nation.
“Modern TVET is very dynamic and requires a lot of calculations and other parts of education. Work towards perfection so that Artificial Intelligence (AI) do not take your job,” she stated.
The Chairman for the launch, Dr Wilfred K. Anim-Odame who doubles as a Chairman ofthe school’s governing council, said the anniversary was a significant milestone that allowed them to reflect on past glory and look into the future with joy.
The university, he explained, started with 15 students and now boasts of over 23,000 students with decent facilities.
The Acting Vice Chancellor, Dr Amevi Acakpovi added that, the future was bright for the university with new branches, enhanced library services, advanced frontiers of research, growth and impact of research fund and to generate additional grants.
He said, they would also develop bilateral relationships, push the agenda to go green, construct the university clinic and student hotels as well as develop lecturer facilities.
The Guest Speaker, Engr. Davor Wonder Salami also appealed to government to support the university with laboratories and machines to drive innovations.
The launch was also used to unveil the anniversary logo and cloth.
By Michael D. Abayateye
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
