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Education

UPSA Pays Tribute to National Heroes Lost in Tragic Helicopter Crash
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UPSA Pays Tribute to National Heroes Lost in Tragic Helicopter Crash

The University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) has joined the nation in mourning the loss of eight distinguished Ghanaians who perished in a tragic military helicopter crash near Obuasi in the Ashanti Region. In a heartfelt statement signed by Prof. John Kwaku Mensah Mawutor, Vice-Chancellor of UPSA, the university expressed its deepest condolences to the families, colleagues, and friends of the departed, describing their passing as a “heartache no one can heal.” Among the victims were Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Minister for Defence, and Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation and Member of Parliament for Tamale Central. The crash, which occurred on the morning of August 6, also claimed the lives of six others, including governme...
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No child should be denied education due to distance or classroom – Bakwai MCE
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No child should be denied education due to distance or classroom – Bakwai MCE

No child should be denied education due to distance or lack of classroom space, Mr. Issaka Salifu, Bekwai Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), has declared.He pledged to close infrastructure gaps and prioritise the completion of stalled school projects while tackling overcrowding in classrooms to ensure access to quality basic education.“I have been a teacher all my life and I know what truly affects teaching and learning. Since taking office, I have toured several schools and seen the challenges firsthand. We must act because it is their rights,” Mr. Salifu told the Ghana News Agency in Bekwai.“In one community, children as young as four years old are compelled to walk long distances to access kindergarten (KG) education in neighbouring towns.“I have promised that if I can build just one clas...
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UHAS holds Maiden Annual Send-Off Ceremony for Retirees
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UHAS holds Maiden Annual Send-Off Ceremony for Retirees

The University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) has held its inaugural Annual Retirees' Send-Off Ceremony to honour 15 dedicated staff members who officially retired in 2024 and 2025. The ceremony on the theme: "Recognising Yesterday's Service and Dedication, Inspiring Tomorrow", was held at the University’s Main Campus in Ho on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. The event, the first of its kind in the University's history, aimed to celebrate the invaluable contributions of retiring staff, reinforce institutional values, and deepen the bond between the University and its alumni workforce. Delivering the keynote address, Prof. Frank Edwin, Pro-Vice Chancellor of UHAS, described the ceremony as a reflective and inspirational milestone for the retirees and challenged current staff to uphold...
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Use your talents to shape the present, future – Dumelo urges GIMPA graduates 
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Use your talents to shape the present, future – Dumelo urges GIMPA graduates 

Mr John Setor Dumelo, the Deputy Minister of Food and Agriculture, has urged graduates of the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) to utilise their talents to shape the present and future of Ghana’s development.  He said the country’s emerging human resource stood at a critical intersection, not merely inheriting Ghana’s legacy, but serving as the bridge between its current status and future growth.  Mr Dumelo, also the Member of Parliament (MP) for Ayawaso West Wuogon, and an alumnus of GIMPA, made the call in Accra at the July session of the 25th Congregation of the Institute as the Guest Speaker.  Speaking on the theme: “From Heritage to Creative Futures: Inspiring Development through Artistic Education and Enterprise,” he charged the gradua...
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IES Ghana Sends Charlia Kweh and 11 Other Students to Canada For Prestigious Global Summer Camp
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IES Ghana Sends Charlia Kweh and 11 Other Students to Canada For Prestigious Global Summer Camp

The Institute of Executive Studies (IES), Ghana, has successfully facilitated the travel of Charlia Kweh, a Grade 8 student at Delhi Public School International (DPSI), along with 11 other students from across Ghana, to Toronto, Canada, to participate in a prestigious global summer camp. The group departed Ghana on July 26, 2025, en route to Upper Canada College (UCC), the host institution for this year's camp. They arrived in Toronto on Sunday, July 27. The three-week summer camp brings together approximately 150 young learners from 14 countries, including the United States, Japan, China, South Korea, and Malaysia, offering a unique platform for global education and cross-cultural networking. Over the past 13 years, IES Ghana has earned a strong reputation for organizing inte...
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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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