The Minister for Education, Hon Haruna Iddrisu, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to completing all uncompleted Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFUND) projects, including the administration block at Accra Technical University (ATU).
Speaking during the inauguration of the ATU Governing Board in Accra today, the minister decried the persistent trend of successive governments abandoning inherited projects, describing the practice as wasteful and costly to the taxpayer.
“I am aware of the number of uncompleted projects in the school. I have asked GETFUND to make an inventory of all projects across the country to have a plan around it,” Hon Iddrisu stated.
He assured that the government would prioritise completion of such projects, especially at technical universities like ATU, to enhance infrastructure and quality of education.
The minister also stressed the importance of due diligence in the dealings of the newly inaugurated 19-member board and urged them to expedite the process of appointing a new Vice Chancellor.
He further called for a rebranding of technical universities to reflect their role as practical and career-oriented institutions.
“Technical education must be seen as a valuable pathway for acquiring practical skills and career readiness,” he noted.
Chairperson of the Board, Prof. Ernest Kofi Abotsi, echoed the Minister’s call to reposition technical universities, pledging to lead efforts aimed at transforming ATU into a hub of technical excellence.
Below is the full composition of the 19-member ATU Governing Board:
- Prof. Ernest Kofi Abotsi – Chairperson (President’s nominee with higher education expertise)
- Engr Prof. Amenvi Acakpovi – Vice Chancellor of ATU
- Julius Namekog-Der – President’s nominee
- Lukunanu Yakubu – President’s nominee
- Evelyn Dodzi Dzekete – President’s nominee
- Mr. Francis Kwabena Afedoh – National Council for Tertiary Education representative
- Mr. Zakaria Sulemana – Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training representative
- Mr. Tsonam Cleanse Akpeloo – Association of Ghana Industries representative
- Ms. Philomena Owusu-Ansah – Conference of Heads of Assisted Senior High Schools representative
- Mr. Anthony Deku – Teaching staff (Convocation representative)
- Mr. Dominic Ampah – Non-teaching staff (Convocation representative)
- Mr. Henson Obiri-Yeboah – Teaching Staff Association representative
- Mr. Gilbert Kwabena Ayitey – Senior Staff Association representative
- Mr. Bashiru Hamidu – Junior Staff Association representative
- Mr. Abdulai Razak – Students Representative Council (undergraduate)
- N/A – Graduate Students Association representative
- Mr. David Ayisala – Alumni Association representative
- Mr. David Eduaful – Ghana Employers Association representative
- Arc. Arko Dometey – Association of Principals of Technical Institutes representative
The newly inaugurated board is expected to steer the university’s strategic vision and promote academic and infrastructural advancement.
Source: Starrfm.com.gh
