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University of Ghana (UG) Engages Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations on Strategic Collaboration
A delegation from the University of Ghana (UG) today visited the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations (MoCDTI) to explore collaborative opportunities in digital innovation, skills development and policy alignment.
Director of the Research and Innovation Directorate at the University of Ghana highlighted the University’s commitment to supporting national digital initiatives emphasizing the importance of aligning UG’s research and innovation efforts with governmental agendas in areas like artificial intelligence (AI) and coding.
Professor Dodoo-Arhin noted that UG has been proactive in fostering innovation through hackathons and other programs aimed at enhancing the skillsets of young people. He expressed the University’s interest in the proposed Innovation and Startup Bill, aligning with UG’s strategic focus on innovation.
He therefore announced UG’s readiness to provide space, expertise and certification support for government-led training programs, including curriculum development and short courses under the coders’ initiative.
Samuel Nartey George (MP) Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, welcomed the UG delegation and expressed the Ministry’s openness to partnerships with academia.
He underscored the significance of academic input in shaping policies and announced the Ministry’s commitment to completing the Digital Youth Village within three months.
This facility, to be operated in collaboration with UG, will serve as a hub for training and innovation.
The Minister also revealed plans to replicate such centers across the country, integrating them into a broader ecosystem to support national innovation.
He discussed the expansion of the “One Million Coders” program to reskill and upskill Ghana’s workforce, emphasizing the role of universities in this initiative.
The Minister highlighted the Ministry’s intent to act as an enabler for technology adoption across various sectors, including agriculture and health, leveraging AI and other emerging technologies.
Further discussions included the formation of a steering committee to review and evaluate existing training programs, aiming to develop a unified national curriculum for technological skills, subject to approval by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC).
The meeting also touched on the upcoming AI design hackathon for persons with disabilities, scheduled for May, and the 19th International Conference on Advanced Materials (ICAM), to be hosted by UG in collaboration with the International Union of Materials Research Societies (IUMRS) and the African Materials Research Society (AMRS).
Present at the meeting were Prof. Isaac Wiafe, Computer Science Department
Ms. Mammie N. Hutchful Nortey, Senior Research Development Officer
Mr. Leslie C. Kumahlor, Research Development Officer
Mrs. Irene Y. Ashiley, Assistant Registrar and Administrator, Research and Innovation Directorate.
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Volta College Foundation donates GH¢9,000 to 9-yr-old fire victim
A delegation from the Volta College Foundation, a non-governmental organisation, has donated GH¢9,000.00 to the family of nine-year-old Victoria Atsoribo, who suffered severe burns in a fire accident at home.
The donation was made at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, where Victoria is currently on admission and undergoing treatment.
Led by women’s organiser of the foundation, Madam Mawulawoe Amedorme and Deputy PRO, Ms Rebecca Gollo, the delegation said the NGO launched a support campaign for Victoria, with the aim to ease the financial burden on Victoria and her family.
Madam Amedorme said “thanks to the overwhelming generosity of our members and the general public, we were able to raise funds to support her treatment and recovery.”
Receiving the donation, Victoria’s uncle, Mr Bright Danquah Dumevi, expressed gratitude to the leadership and members of the foundation for their kindness and support.
He said Victoria was transferred from Margaret Marquart Hospital in Kpando to Korle Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra for specialised care.
According to Mr Dumevi, Victoria was currently undergoing planned staged skin grafting (surgery) as part of her treatment.
Your kind gesture has made a profound impact on her recovery journey, bringing hope and joy to her healing process.
He said the contributions from the foundation will help in taking care of Victoria’s bills, adding that “your support has alleviated a significant portion of the financial burden associated with her treatment, allowing her family to focus on her recovery.
He also appealed to the general public, benevolent individuals, and organisations to continue extending their support to Victoria to aid her recovery.
By Esinam Jemima Kuatsinu
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Christians celebrate Hossana
Christians all over the world on Sunday celebrated Palm Sunday with special church services. In Ghana, it was not different as the churches marked the day that commemorates Jesus Christ’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem.
This year’s edition fell on April 13.
On the day, worshippers, both young and old wielded the ceremonial palm fronds and wave in their respective march along the streets amidst brass band music.
marching through the principal street of Dansoman
Tabernacle Worship Centre children with palm frond
led by the women’s fellowship waving thier palm branches
By Lizzy Okai
