Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, has convened a meeting to consider the feasibility of establishing a satellite campus of the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT) at Akwatia in the Eastern Region.
Mr. Debrah said the meeting will be held at the Jubilee House, possibly on Tuesday, between chiefs and key stakeholders to deliberate on the request.
The move follows a proposal from the chiefs of the Oseawuo Division of Akyem Abuakwa to convert part of the facilities of the defunct Great Consolidated Diamond Company (GCD) into a satellite campus for training the youth in sustainable mining methods.
According to the chiefs, the proposal—which has been on the table for decades—will equip the youth with skills in sustainable mining while creating more job opportunities.
This was disclosed during a visit to the Oseawuohene Palace on Sunday, where the Chief of Staff introduced the NDC parliamentary candidate, Bernard Bediako Baidoo Esq., to the traditional leaders ahead of the September 2 by-election.
The Oseawuohene, Daasebre Dr. Asumadu Appiah, who is also the Chief of Akyem Wenchi, further appealed to government to fix the deplorable roads in Wenchi and the Denkyembuor District.
He also charged political parties and the security agencies to ensure a peaceful by-election and erase the constituency’s reputation for electoral violence.
Political Advisor at the Office of the Vice President, Samuel Ofosu Ampofo, urged constituents to vote for the NDC candidate, Bernard Bediako Baidoo Esq., arguing that his party’s position in government gives him greater leverage to bring development.
He further called on supporters of former MP Henry Boakye Yiadom and Erasmus Ali Koney, both contenders in the recent NDC primaries, to unite behind the candidate.
Mr. Ofosu Ampofo revealed that President John Mahama has earmarked the two individuals for appointments to serve in other capacities.
Also present were George Opare Addo, Minister of Youth Development and Empowerment, who is also National Youth Organizer; Eastern Regional Minister, Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey; Victor Smith, Ghana’s Ambassador to the US; Marietta Brew Appiah Oppong, Legal Advisor to the President; Dr. Mark Oliver Never, Eastern Regional Chairman; and Evelyn Korang, a Member of the Council of State.
Source: Starrfm.com.gh
