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Over 6,000 graduate with various honours from ATU
A total 6,976 students of the Accra Technical University (ATU) on Thursday graduated with Diploma, Higher National Diploma, Ghana Armed Forces Certificate/Diploma/ Advanced Diplomas, and Bachelor of Technology programmes at its 24th graduation ceremony in Accra.
Out of the figure, 5,829 students representing 83.56 per cent were awarded with their certificates, while 1,147 also representing 16.44 per cent were not awarded.
Also, 842 students representing 12 per cent obtained First Class honours; 3, 128 students representing 45 per cent obtained Second Class Upper honours, 1,753 representing 25 per cent obtained Second Class Lower.
A speech read on behalf of the Minister of Education, Mr Haruna Iddrisu, stated that ATU holds a unique and vital place in the country’s educational landscape, as one of the leading institutions for technical and vocational education.
The sector minister told the graduates that the training they have received from the school have quipped them with the needed practical knowledge and competencies required to
drive industrialisation, foster entrepreneurship, and contribute meaningfully to national development.
Mr Haruna Iddrisu acknowledged that “In today’s global economy, technical skills and innovative thinking are the engines of progress,” adding that employers today are looking for individuals who can analyse problems, think independently, and apply their skills in dynamic situations,” he said.
Mr Iddrisu underscored the importance of technical and vocational education, as championed by ATU was more critical than ever, as it was not all about acquiring a certificate but about mastering a craft, understanding an industry, and being prepared to contribute meaningfully to society.
The Acting Vice-Chancellor, ATU, Professor Amevi Acakpovi, said the University was in the process of signing a memorandum of understanding with international partners, including California Community Colleges, to promote knowledge exchange and digital education through the Pan-African Virtual College.
He advised the graduates to lead with integrity and create opportunities for others, adding that, “If you are in technology, use it to bridge gaps and solve real-world problems, if you are in education, inspire and empower the next generation, if you are in service, be the voice for those who need it most.
“This is not a farewell to University life but a call to action; to innovate, to lead and to make a meaningful impact”.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
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Cake Tekniks holds 59th graduation ceremony
About 30 students on Sunday graduated from the 59th graduation ceremony of Cake Tekniks International, a privately-owned modern cake designing and sugar craft school in Accra.
During the ceremony, all graduates were presented with certificates while 13 of them also received professional diploma.
The founder of Cake Tekniks International, Mrs Jane Addo, said her outfit was dedicated to providing world standard skills, knowledge and hands-on training necessary for one to succeed worldwide in the culinary industry.
She encouraged the students to embrace the opportunities, challenges and experiences, mindful of the fact that they are well-equipped.
“Hold your heads up while you build a goodwill between your clients and yourselves,” she added.
Mrs Addo said the school was passionate about fostering the culture of creativity, motivation and excellence with the belief that every student had the potential to make a lasting impact in the culinary world.
The founder and leader of QA Consult, Mr Johnson Opoku-Boateng, said graduation was a witness to the unveiling of talents, passion and hard work and testament to months of dedication and hands-on-learning.
He urged the graduands to ensure that their cakes were safe and good for human health and that their success would be dependent on how well they serve, create and grow.
The event also saw the exhibition of cakes and pastries by the students.
receiving her certificate
By Esinam Jemima Kuatsinu
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Debutant Bella Agyemang lauded for Box Office ‘Magic’
New producer, Bella Agyemang, has been hailed by Silverbird Cinemas and other industry players for her Box Office ‘Magic’ over the weekend.
Bella’s ‘Check In’ movie has received praise for being the first to sell at the cinemas this year.
Speaking to The Spectator, Sales and Marketing Lead at Silverbird Cinemas Ghana, Nana Kwame Obiri-Tete said, for a debutant, Bella Agyemang did fantastically well in her maiden premiere.
He said he was proud of Bella Agyemang’s effort in getting people to show up, adding that she engaged in a lot of marketing activities.
He said her marketing activations on the streets, coupled with other Public Relations endeavours, pointed in the right direction.
“With what she has done, it shows that Bella has a big future. You might have a good product, but if you fail to market it, you cannot get people to patronize. Bella put in a lot of work, which is why she was able to draw a lot of people to the premiere,” Obiri-Tetteh said.
Bella Agyemang, on her part, expressed appreciation to fellow actors, her team, media personalities and all stakeholders who supported her effort ahead of the premiere.
The much-awaited star-studded Ghanaian comedy movie ‘Check-In’ premiered at Silverbird Cinemas on April 12, 2025.
The movie tells a story of chaos and a blackout at a secluded hotel, and amidst these, a resourceful attendant must unravel hidden connections between guests and restore peace before secrets tear them apart.
The movie, produced by Bella Agyemang, featured Kofi Okyere-Darko (KOD), Clemento Suarez, Jeneral Ntatia, Priscilla Opoku-Agyeman, Felicia Osei, Gideon Kojo Boakye, Clinton Odoi, Fiifi Jefferson Pratt, and Gabriel Hogan among others.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
