By Kodjo Adams
Accra, Dec. 1, GNA — Mr Haruna Iddrisu, the Minister of Education, has urged the management of Accra Technical University to upgrade the curriculum to meet global standards.
The move, the Minister stressed, would help bridge the gap between academia and industry in enhancing the country’s human capital.
This was in a speech read on behalf of the Minister during the 25th congregation of ATU.
The 2025 congregation graduated a total of 2,771 students, covering master’s programmes in technology, bachelor of technology programmes, and diploma programme.
The ceremony was on the theme: “Emerging Technologies: How Prepared is the ATU Graduate?
The theme, the minister stated, reflected the transformational power of human capacity in advancing the activities of technical and vocational education.
He advised the graduates to embrace innovation and technology and create new opportunities to be relevant in the world of work.
The Minister challenged the graduates to be assertive and empowered to create their own jobs and not only rely on government work.
“Your achievements are a testament to the contribution of the nation. The foundation you received from ATU should empower you to excel in the workspace,” he said.
“I see captains of industry among you, ministers, members of parliament, and job creators who will make a great difference to societal development,” he said.
The Minister encouraged them not to give up but avail themselves of opportunities that may come their way, saying, “There are jobs in the system, and you have to find and go for them.”
He commended the management of the university for their great impart on the students in enhancing the country’s manpower base for sustainable development.
Mr Iddrisu said the government remained committed to strengthening the technical and vocational training institutions to provide hands-on application to the youth for sustained employment.
Mr Ebenezer Twum Asante, Senior Vice President, MTN Group, urged them to seek internship opportunities with organizations to add value to their skills, not forgetting the ability to learn, unlearn, and relearn.
“Pursue further studies to be abreast of the latest development, especially in the technology space, and identify problems and proffer solutions to them,” he said.
He urged the graduates to break the poverty cycle because the world is looking for ‘stubborn’ perseverance, not timid people.
Professor Amevi Acakpovi, the Vice Chancellor of ATU, commended the graduates for their achievements, saying graduation was not merely the end of a programme, but the beginning of a long journey to the world of work.
“ATU continues to consolidate its position as Ghana’s most vibrant technical investor by producing graduates in high-demand fields.
“We are not just producing graduates for high-demand fields, and this includes the field of cyber security,” he said.
The Vice-Chancellor urged the graduates to be creative and purpose-driven because the world awaits their ideas to transform society.
Ms Gloria Sarfo, the overall best graduating student, said the journey was not easy, especially balancing work and education, but she was able to sail through.
She pledged on behalf of the graduates to use the knowledge acquired to uplift others and develop the country.
GNA
Christian Akorlie