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SDD-UBIDS holds maiden graduation ceremony at Wa
The Simon Diedong Dombo University of Business and Integrated Development Studies (SDD-UBIDS) at Wa in the Upper West Region on Friday, held its maiden graduation ceremony for 1,176 diploma, graduate and postgraduate students.
Addressing the congregation, the Vice Chancellor of the Institution, Professor Philip Duku Osei charged the graduands to show proof of their higher learning to the outside world by translating the knowledge they had acquired into tangible products for consumption by society.
The Vice-Chancellor maintained that northern Ghana and the country by extension was bedevilled with varied developmental and economic challenges that required maximum thinking and innovation by graduates and people in the academia to turn the fortunes around.
“Proving your higher learning will be reckoned in your ability to translate knowledge into tangible products, peace and security for the population and your ability to work in the trenches of conflict to bring peace and development to our rural and urban population”, he said.
He cited for instance that democracy in Africa was still in infancy, given the numerous conflicts around election and succession processes and other forms of insecurity and said it beckoned on nations in Africa to broaden their human resource base to be able to counter the challenges.
“All these are a reflection that democratic consolidation in Africa is a project that is still in its infancy and can be better handled through affordable and adequate development of human capital and we are hoping the university will firmly position itself to create solutions to the myriad of developmental problems, especially in the northern part of Ghana”, he expressed.
Prof. Osei who announced the approval of a school of Law at the university commended the graduands and invited them and others to explore their new programmes for further training.
Deputy Minister for Education in charge of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Mrs Gifty Tum-Ampofo encouraged the graduands to create a pool of knowledge that would support the business community of the country with contract-winning proposals and ideas.
“Go out there and prove to the world that you are deserving of the degrees you have been awarded, create room for excellence and avoid mediocrity; use your knowledge to identify problems and set up consultancies to enhance capacities of people in business”, he said.
She stressed that government would continue to create an enabling environment for businesses to thrive in the face of recent economic constraints to ensure businesses thrive and also boost investor confidence.
She used the opportunity to encourage universities to form healthy relationships with TVET institutions to ensure that they worked collaboratively to promote the development of the nation.
Ms Vivian Larbi and Mr Philemon Nandongee were presented with a laptop and cash awards for emerging best female and male graduating students respectively.
FROM LYDIA DARLINGTON FORDJOUR, WA
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VRA Senior Staff picket against proposed merger with Bui Power Authority
Senior staff of the Volta River Authority (VRA), along with members of the Public Services Workers Union (PSWU) of the Trades Union Congress (TUC), staged a protest at the VRA headquarters in Accra on Wednesday, September 18, 2024.
The protest was in opposition to a proposed merger between the VRA and the Bui Power Authority, which the group believes would undermine the operations of the VRA.
The draft bill currently in Parliament also seeks to consolidate the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) with the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo) and create an independent Thermal Power Authority from VRA’s thermal plants.
Speaking to Citi News during the protest, Theophilus Tetteh Ahia, Chairman of the VRA Senior Staff Association, called for the immediate withdrawal of the merger bill, citing concerns about the future viability of the VRA under the proposed changes.
“Our demand is just for the bill to be withdrawn for a peaceful existence. Because VRA has been established for all these years…The bill that has been laid in parliament should be withdrawn and that is all we are looking for,” he stated.
He continued: “We will continue praying seeking the face of God and we will do everything possible to resist it.”
Source: Citinewsroom.com
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Africa Remittance Conference UK scheduled for September 21
The much anticipated Africa Remittance Conference UK 2024 dubbed “Market of Remittance” will be hosted in London, the capital of the United Kingdom on Saturday September 21, 2024.
It is scheduled to take place at the Canary Riverside Plaza Hotel (E14 8RS) in East London from 12noon to 6pm.
The event is being organized by Akwaaba UK in collaboration with Emergent, OmniBSIC BankGhana Limitedand Unity Link, under the theme“Leveraging Fintech and Banking Partnership for Growth”.
According to the organizers, Akwaaba UK, Africa Remittance Conference UK 2024, is a premium networking brand and the largest gathering of leading players, key and relevant stakeholders in the Remittance industries in the United Kingdom, across Europe and Africa.
Speaking on the rationale behind the event, the Chief Executive Officer of Akwaaba UK, Mr. Dennis Tawiah, indicated that the annual event is the first of its kind and a platform created for all recognized players in the Remittance Industry in the United Kingdom, Europe and Africa.
“We are excited to be hosting the Africa Remittance Conference UK 2024 after years of working with key players within the sector within the UK, Europe and across the African continent,” he said.
According to him, “We have identified the need to enhance growth and development in the sector. Remittance contributes to ending poverty and hunger, promoting good health, quality education, clean water and sanitation, decent work and economic growth, and reducing inequalities.”
On his part, the International Relations and PR Manager for Akwaaba UK, Chris Koney, highlighted the importance of the Africa Remittance Conference UK 2024and the need for corporate entities to be interested in the conference.
“Strategic partnerships and progress on remittances go hand in hand. Participants at the Africa Remittance Conference UK 2024 will acquire valuable insights, new trends and get to know opportunities in the sector. In addition, the event provides an avenue to explore ways of developing the industry, practitioners and other professionals within the value chain,” he further stated.
In addition to the list of distinguished resource persons and speakers, there will also be Networking and Business-to-Business sessions, Deal Room for Negotiations, Investor Pitching sessions and Exhibition of Innovative Financial and Fintech products and services
