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Government urged to invest in Ghanaian innovations
- Prof Acakpovi (fifth from left) and other dignitaries with staff of ATU Photo: Lizzy Okai
Academia, industry and the government have been urged to come together in order to utlise Ghanaian innovations to create jobs and foster economic development.
This, according to the Director of CSIR-Institute of Industrial Research (CSIR-IIR), Dr Francis Boateng Agyemin, would ensure that innovations and skills of Ghanaian youth were not left untapped.
Dr Agyenim was speaking at the Second Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) Lecture Series organised by the Accra Technical University (ATU) under the theme: ‘Innovation and Entrepreneurship Ecosystem,’ on Tuesday as part of their 75th anniversary celebrations.
He added that, several innovative ideas have been left untouched and Ghana would suffer the consequences if the situation does not change.
He said technical education played a crucial role in shaping the future of the country and government must focus on that sector.
“Through the support of the government, we can have an innovation drive where every Ghanaian youth can excel and support development,” he stated.
He urged the ATU to continuously engage in research with professors leading the charge, and liaise with industry and government to translate same into creating jobs.
Also speaking on the day was the Executive Chairman of Celltel Networks Limited, Dr Prince Kofi Kludjeson who mentioned that Ghana was not a broke country but only suffering from the consequences of not utilising innovations and youthful ideas to propel development.
He said it was possible to ensure that all students have a device with connected data or wifi to use at all times for research and innovation purposes.
“We need to empower Ghanaian students, learn on their own and assist in the transformation of the country,” he stressed.
Technical Universities, he said, were the foundation of Ghana’s development, hence the need to take a step back and nurture innovations.
He commended the ATU for the session, adding that, more of such should be held and essentially engage the government for practical collaborations.
The Ag. Vice Chancellor of the ATU, Prof. Amevi Acakpovi, expressed appreciation to the speakers for their insightful presentations which would go a long way to support their efforts towards impacting the country through innovations.
The ATU, he said had been at the forefront as far as innovations are concerned and engaged in activities including Artificial Intelligence (AI) training for staff, establishing a Center of Entrepreneurship and Innovation as well as an AI Digital Laboratory at the ATU.
By Michael D. Abayateye
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Enoch Boateng to host spirit-filled worship experience
All roads lead to the Word Arena Chapel International, as Enoch Boateng Ministries lead worshippers to the throne room tomorrow at Dansoman in Accra.
Dubbed ‘Let Judah Rise,’ it aims to uplift the spirit of attendees, ignite faith and create an atmosphere of deep worship.
In an interview with The Spectator Agoro, the UK-based artiste who doubles as a pastor said the first edition which was held in Oda in the Eastern Region was super and promises attendees that this year’s edition would be mind-blowing and full of miracles.
He stated that special guests ministering in songs include Joshua Ahenkorah, the soulful Efe Grace, and Benny Brooks.
Pastor Enoch Boateng has since extended invitation to everyone to come and experience God’s presence in a unique way.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
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Fusing politics with fashion
Ghanaians, especially die-hard sympathisers of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) trooped to the Black Stars Square to be part of history.
The occasion was the historical return of Mr John Dramani Mahama as president of Ghana and Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang as vice president.
President Mahama was coming to the office of the president for the second time while Prof. Opoku- Agyemang was sworn-in as the first female Vice President.
The party sympathisers marked the occasion in style, appearing in fashionable dresses designed with party paraphernalia.
To make the electoral feat remarkable, they appeared in special shirts, jerseys, cloths in party colours, not leaving out the vuvuzelas.
Boldly inscribed in these attires were symbols of the NDC and Ghana.
The event also brought to the fore the typical Ghanaian hospitality, entertaining a couple of guests that came to witness the event
By Victor A. Buxton
