By Philip Tengzu
Wa, (UW/R), June 02, GNA – The Dr. Hilla Limann Technical University (DHLTU) graduated the first cohort of Bachelor of Technology (BTech) students from the university during its sixth congregation ceremony, held at the weekend.
A total of 72 students, comprising 51 males and 21 females graduated from the BTech in Agricultural Engineering, Hospitality, Catering and Social Science, Mechanical Engineering and Procurement, Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
In addition, the school graduated 495 students, comprising 313 males and 182 females who offered various programmes in Higher National Diploma (HND) at the university bringing the total graduates to 568.
Mr. Cyprian Daguah, a graduate in BTech in Procurement, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, emerged as the overall best graduating student with a Grade Point Average of 4.71.
Speaking at the congregation in Wa, Professor Elias N. K. Sowley, the Vice Chancellor of the DHLTU, said the university currently offered eleven bachelors’ degree programmes.
He added that the university had received clearance to run the Master of Technology in Mechanical Engineering and Management and Master of Technology in Education and Conservation Agriculture to be introduced in the next academic year.
Prof. Sowley added that the Master of Science in Construction Engineering and Management programme was at the final stage of accreditation.
He also announced development of two master’s programmes, Master of Science in Agroecology and Food Systems and Master of Science in Waste Management under European Union-funded projects the school runs.
He appealed to the government to grant the university financial clearance to recruit additional staff to handle the BTech programmes the university runs.
“The university has signed 30 Memoranda of Understanding with various organisations, institutions and industry partners to foster collaboration aimed at enhancing the quality of our academic programmes, promoting research and innovation, and providing valuable opportunities for our students and faculty members,” Prof. Sowley stated.
He also reported that the university had established a partnership with the City of Glasgow College, UK under the Global Skills Partnership Project sponsored by the British Council to promote staff exchange programmes between the two institutions.
Prof. Julius N. Fobil, the Chairperson of the University Council, said technical universities, including the DHLTU were mandated to produce personnel with practical knowledge in science and technology to contribute to the nation’s socio-economic development.
He admonished the graduates to maximise the knowledge and skills they had acquired from the university to impact their lives and society.
Mr. Charles Lwanga Puozuing, the Upper West Regional Minister, gave assurance of working to facilitate the provision of befitting hostels for the school.
He commended the staff and management of the DHLTU for their commitment to quality amidst the myriads of infrastructural and logistical challenges.
GNA
Edited by Caesar Abagali/Benjamin Mensah