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ATU inaugurates two training centres
• Dr. Collins Owusu Kwaning [right] briefing Prof Nii Odai and others at the TV studio
Prepared to give practical meaning to its role as the pace-setter in technical education in the country, the Accra Technical University has inaugurated a Certified Electrical Wiring Professional Training Centre (CEWPTC) and a Television Studio.
Prof Nii Odai and others at the TV studio
The inauguration of the two training centres in the university will afford students to have practical knowledge at the centres and enable them to become proficient in their trades.
The Vice-Chancellor of ATU Prof Samuel Nii Odai in his address, said though it had been a long journey, he was happy to witness the inauguration of the two centres which would aid in the training of qualified professionals.
As a technical university, “We have to focus on doing things with our hands,” he said.
“You must take advantage of the training centres to become prominent engineers and good broadcasters who will provide quality works and programmes for Ghanains. This is a privilege for which you ought to be proud of,” he said.
He urged the students to leave the university with the appropriate certificate, adding that the Ghana Electrical Contractors Association and other stakeholders were ready to lend their support so far as training in the centres were concerned.
He said ATU would like to liaise with the media houses for attachment programmes in order to raise a generation of efficient and qualified professionals.
He tasked the two centres not to focus only on training members of the public but include the students.
Prof Samuel Nii Odai asked the students to take advantage of acquiring multiple qualifications to enable them to become proficient in the job market.
The President of Ghana Electrical Contractors Association, Mr Awal Zakib Mohammed bemoaned the fact that adequate skills development was fast depleting in the country, hence the need to address it by establishing skill training centres to help produce qualified professionals.
He said it was not enough to produce graduates in a particular field but those who were equipped with the requisite practical skills.
The Head Of Department(HOD),Liberal Studies & Communication, Dr Collins Owusu Kwaning said the inauguration of the studio was an innovative way to eqip the students with the requisite skills which they would use in the field of work.
He said the studio would be used in running short courses to enrich skills development and to rake in the needed Internally Generated Funds (IDF).
He said the Studio would also engage in online streaming to uplift the image of the university among others.
The Head of Electrical and Electronic Engineering(HOD), Dr Stephen Bani said the centre would provide hands-on- training for the students.
He explained that as a Competency-Based -Training Centre, it would help the students to translate the theories they have learnt into practice.
Earlier, the executives of the Public Relations Association, ATU Chapter were inaugurated.
By Raymond Kyekye
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Minister of Health appeals to Tamale Teaching Hospital striking doctors
The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has appealed to the striking doctors at the Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH) to calll off the suspension and come to the negotiation table.
However, he refused to apologise as demanded by the striking doctors.
The doctors after a meeting yesterday have withdrawn emergency services following the dismissal of the Chief Executive Officer of the hospital.
This follows an unannounced visit to the hospital by the Minister on Tuesday.
The Minister made the appeal when addressing the media in Accra on Today, April 24 2025.
According to him, dialogue is the only way out to resolve the issue, adding that he was ready collaborate with them.
“I am prepared for us to come around the table and discuss whatever we need to discuss,” Mr Akandoh said.
“My humble appeal to my wonderful medical doctors and health professionals at Tamale Teaching Hospital is that I am the first person to take care of your interests. Therefore, let’s call off the strike and let’s all regroup and strategise going forward,” he concluded.
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Health Minister donates medical equipment to Tamale Teaching Hospital, pledges commitment to reforms
The Minister for Health Kwabena Miintah Akandoh has reiterated government’s commitment to address long-standing challenges in the health sector, describing the health system as one that requires urgent reform and collective responsibility.
He made these remarks during a donation of some essential medical equipment and supplies to the Tamale Teaching Hospital on behalf of the Ministry of Health.
The donation included a wide range of equipment such as ECG machines, ICU ventilators, cardiac monitors, anesthesia machines, infant incubators, and essential
Consumables amounting to about 35 items.
Among the items highlighted were
Emergency Health Equipment (EHE) sets, nebulizer sets, and medical-grade towels.
The Health Minister acknowledged the difficult working conditions health professionals continue to endure and emphasized that government efforts alone would not be enough to resolve systemic issues.
He called for unity across the health sector and urged all stakeholders, including medical doctors, nurses, and pharmacists, to work together to ensure that the country’s limited resources are used efficiently.
He noted that the wellbeing of the ordinary Ghanaian should be central to healthcare delivery, cautioning against practices that marginalize the underprivileged due to resource scarcity. According to him, every Ghanaian life is valuable, and the system must reflect that belief in both policy and practice.
Mr.Akandoh stressed that his leadership approach is rooted in humility, collaboration, and respect for all health workers. While acknowledging that change may come with challenges, he maintained that cooperation is key to achieving lasting improvements in the sector.
The Minister pleaded with health professionals in the Tamale Teaching Hospital to call off the strike and regroup to strategize on more effective ways to address their concerns through dialogue and collaboration with relevant authorities.
The donation to the Tamale Teaching Hospital forms part of a broader national initiative to modernize medical infrastructure and enhance service delivery in Ghana’s healthcare.
