Saturday, April 18

Education

Nkoranza South Education Director Honoured as STEM Director of the Year
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Nkoranza South Education Director Honoured as STEM Director of the Year

The Education Direcor for Nkoranza South, Madam Kpebu Theresa, has been honoured as the region’s STEM Director of the Year following a transformative teacher training initiative led by the African Progressive Research and Innovations LBG (APRIL-STEM).  The accolade comes in the wake of a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training held in Nkoranza South Municipal on STEM integration in pedagogy, a session that has since catalysed significant educational advancements across the municipality. A statement copied to the Ghana News Agency in Accra on Tuesday said Madam Kpebu, who holds an MPhil in Educational Administration from the University of Cape Coast, is known as a forward-thinking educationist constantly seeking out opportunities to improve learning outcomes in her mun...
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Give Hope Global provides STEM laboratory, donates to schools
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Give Hope Global provides STEM laboratory, donates to schools

The Give Hope Global, Non-profit Organization has provided the Pepease D/A Basic School with Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) laboratory and tools to promote the study of STEM among students. Subject teachers in the school have therefore undergone an intensive training workshop on STEM to equip students with the requisite knowledge. Mr. John Watson, Director of Ghana Ministries of Give Hope Global said the study of STEM helped the children to discover real-world applications, sparked their creativity and developed 21st Century skills including technology literacy, and production. He said there was no limit to what they (the children) could pursue or become - and that careers across all disciplines of interest can benefit from a creative mind. The STEM too...
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Minister pushes ATU board to fill leadership gap
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Minister pushes ATU board to fill leadership gap

Mr Haruna Iddrisu, Minister of Education, has urged the newly inaugurated board of Accra Technical University (ATU) to ensure transparency in appointing a substantive Vice-Chancellor. He gave the directive on Tuesday during the inauguration of the 19-member board in Accra. “I am aware that the University is without a vice-chancellor for the last two years. I want you to handle the matter urgently because the vacancy will affect the smooth running of the institution,” he stressed. The board members took the oath of office and secrecy, administered by the Minister. Mr Iddrisu charged the board to uphold ATU’s mandate of delivering higher education in engineering, technical and vocational training. He encouraged members to apply their expertise in steering the institution and p...
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FirstBank Ghana Women’s Network Inspires Students of Ola Girls Senior High School   
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FirstBank Ghana Women’s Network Inspires Students of Ola Girls Senior High School   

The FirstBank Ghana Women’s Network hosted a transformative mentoring and goal-setting session at Ola Girls Senior High School in Ho, impacting over 500 students.   The initiative forms part of FirstBank’s commitment to empowering young women and nurturing leadership skills to prepare them to tackle future challenges and take on opportunities.    The event was designed not only to inspire but also to equip students with practical tools and insights that the students can apply in their academic and personal lives.    The atmosphere was energetic as students engaged in interactive discussions, workshops, and networking opportunities with accomplished professionals.   Victor Yaw Asante, Managing Director of FirstBank Ghana, emphasized the importance of such ini...
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University students urged to equip themselves with financial knowledge to help grow sustainable businesses
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University students urged to equip themselves with financial knowledge to help grow sustainable businesses

University students have been urged to equip themselves with knowledge and skills in finance to help them build, grow and sustain their businesses in future. Professor Fredrick Kwaku Sarfo, Vice Chancellor of the Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development (AAMUSTED), who made the call, said financial literacy was critical in building a successful enterprise. He said as students, who were being trained in practical employable skills and entrepreneurial development, it was imperative for them to be resourced with skills and knowledge in finance and money management to enable them grow successful businesses in the future. Professor Sarfo made the call in an address read for him at a financial literacy summit, organized by the Students Represent...
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Industry and youth push for skills-based policy change
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Industry and youth push for skills-based policy change

Stakeholders from government, academia, private sector, and youth-led organizations gathered at the Youth Employment and Skills (YES) Chapter Pan African Coalition for Transformation (PACT) Knowledge Café in Accra, with a common goal — to strengthen Ghana’s policy development through inclusive dialogue, youth voices, and industry participation. Mr. Eric Safro, Team Lead for Skills and Innovation at Youth Opportunity and Transformation in Africa (YOTA) and Coordinator for the anchor institution implementing YES PACT in Ghana, explained that the initiative supported government policies across their lifecycle — from development to implementation and review. “Rather than confront government, we partner with them, bringing young people, technical experts, and industry voices to the table,” h...
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Loughborough University advances innovation/youth empowerment partnerships in Ghana 
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Loughborough University advances innovation/youth empowerment partnerships in Ghana 

A Loughborough University delegation recently concluded their visit to Ghana with a focus on strengthening collaborations that support youth development, innovation, and global academic exchange.  A statement issued by Loughborough University and copied to the Ghana News Agency said the delegation led by Professor Sam Grogan, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Education and Student Experience; accompanied by Professor Amanda Daley, Professor of Behavioural Medicine, and Florence Mutero, Global Engagement Officer — held high-level meetings with Mr George Opare Addo, Ghana’s Minister of Youth Development and Empowerment, and representatives of the Association of Ghana Start-ups.  It said at the Ministry, the team explored areas of alignment between Ghana’s youth empowerment agenda and Loughb...
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Tema Metro Education Directorate initiates self-help office project
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Tema Metro Education Directorate initiates self-help office project

The Tema Metro Education Office has launched a self-help project to provide a befitting modern office edifice after operating from different premises for the past six decades.  The initiative follows a failed promise and earlier plans by the Tema Metropolitan Assembly (TMA) some years back to provide the directorate with an office after being ejected from the premises of the TDC Company Limited alongside other public institutions.  Madam Bernice Ofori, the Tema Metro Education Director, during the launch, said the directorate was a key administrative body which oversees schools at the pre-tertiary level, ensuring that educational standards were maintained across the about 300 schools and over 1000 pupils within Tema Metro.  Madam Ofori disclosed that her outfit has been opera...
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All Nations University launches Handbook of Christian Faith in Public Square
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All Nations University launches Handbook of Christian Faith in Public Square

The All Nations University (ANU) has launched a book entitled "Handbook of Christian Faith in Public Square" comprising a wide range of topics from different fields of study such as Science, Theology, Ethics, among others. Speaking at the launching ceremony in Koforidua, Professor Samuel H. Donkor, President of the University said the Handbook was firmly based on Christian faith but engaged with other religions to encourage and strengthen the faith of many. The book has a multidisciplinary approach to touching many areas such as mental health, politics, justice, and governance. It is edited by Professor Nicholas J. Wood, Professor at Oxford University, and Bishop Dhirendra Kumar Sahu, the Dean of School of Theology, ANU. Its content highlights Public Theology in the Public Univ...
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‘We’ll upgrade TVET Centres to bridge gender gap,” Minister assures 
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‘We’ll upgrade TVET Centres to bridge gender gap,” Minister assures 

Mr. Haruna Iddrisu, the Minister of Education, has assured Ghanaians that Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) centres across the country will be made more practical under improved learning conditions to enhance employability of students.  In a speech during his verification visit to the Koforidua Technical Institute and St. Paul Technical Institute, both in the Eastern Region, Mr. Iddrisu said the Ministry was committed to aligning theoretical teaching with hands-on training to better equip learners for the job market.  He noted that such reforms were necessary to bridge the wide enrolment gap between male and female students, as over 55,000 candidates were sitting for the 2025 Certificate II Examinations under the TVET system - comprising 40,339 males and 14,...
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