By Benjamin Akoto
Sunyani (Bono), Dec. 13, GNA — Professor Kwadwo Adinkrah-Appiah, Vice-Chancellor of the Sunyani Technical University (STU), says STU has secured GH₵72 million GETFund clearance for phase two of its Science Park project
He said the contractor had already moved to site to begin work, adding that another financial clearance from government had enabled the university to procure essential teaching and learning equipment, including computers, projectors, classroom tables and chairs, to enhance academic delivery.
Prof. Adinkrah-Appiah disclosed this while addressing the university’s 18th graduation ceremony in Sunyani, held on the theme “Sustainable Skills Development for Global Job Creation and Employability.” A total of 1,896 students graduated for the 2024/2025 academic year.
He expressed appreciation to the government for its continued support and appealed for further assistance, particularly towards the construction of a hostel facility to accommodate the growing student population.
The Vice-Chancellor underscored the need for a forward-looking, inclusive and sustainable approach to human capital development that equips graduates with adaptable skills, fosters innovation and promotes enterprise development and employability in a rapidly changing global economy.
He said achieving sustainable skills development required the collective efforts of government, academia, industry and communities to ensure that training systems remained relevant, equitable and responsive to global trends.
Prof. Adinkrah-Appiah noted that the university’s vision aligned with Ghana’s National Development Agenda, especially government’s commitment to positioning Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) as a key driver of industrialisation and job creation.
He cited initiatives such as the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP) and the Ghana CARES “Obaatan Pa” programme, which prioritise equipping young people with employable and entrepreneurial skills for opportunities in the Fourth Industrial Revolution and the emerging green economy.
Touching on challenges confronting the university, he mentioned inadequate lecture halls, limited hostel accommodation and a poor internal road network, and appealed to President John Dramani Mahama to support the construction of a 1,200-bed capacity hostel and the provision of an asphalt overlay for the university’s 6.0-kilometre internal road network, including the Waterloo section.
He urged the graduates to recognise that success in today’s world required more than academic knowledge, stressing that the future belonged to those who applied their skills sustainably, thought critically, acted responsibly and contributed meaningfully to society.
GNA
Edited by Regina Benneh/Audrey Dekalu