By Stephen Adofo/Augustine Asiedu Asamoah, GNA
Accra, March 20, GNA – The Bedeku Technical Institute has appealed for support to address challenges affecting teaching and learning, as it showcased student innovation at the Ghana AgroTech Fair 2026 in Accra.
The institute, located at Bedeku near Ada Kasseh in the Ada East District of the Greater Accra Region, made its maiden appearance at the fair held from March 17-19.
It exhibited a student-built milling machine designed to process sorghum leaves into tea and cooking powder, highlighting the practical skills being developed despite limited resources.
Madam Faustina Okai, Principal of the Institute, in an interview with the Ghana News Agency at the close of the fair on Thursday, expressed appreciation to the organisers – Ghana EXIM Bank and the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Technology- for the opportunity to participate.
She noted that the organisers provided a free exhibition stand, transportation, and meals throughout the event.
“This is our first time attending the Ghana AgroTech Fair. We are very happy and grateful to the organisers, especially EXIM Bank, for inviting us to be part of the event. We really enjoyed the programme,” she said.
The three-day maiden event was held at the Black Star Square on the theme: “Transforming Agribusiness through Local Innovation and Technology.”
It provided a platform for institutions to showcase locally developed agricultural machinery, agro-processing equipment, and emerging technologies aimed at boosting productivity and strengthening value addition in the sector.
Madam Okai noted that although some individuals and institutions expressed interest in their innovations, the institute was yet to receive any tangible support.
“We are facing many challenges at the institute. While here, we engaged some authorities and individuals for support, but we are yet to receive feedback. We remain hopeful that our concerns will be addressed,” she said.
She added that the fair offered an opportunity to highlight the institute’s challenges and engage potential partners and donors.
Madam Okai appealed to the public and philanthropic organisations to support the school to enhance its capacity to deliver quality technical education.
“I appeal to Ghanaians and donors to support us as a government institution so we can do more,” she said.
She also suggested that organisers of future fairs gave participating institutions earlier notice to allow for adequate preparation.
GNA
Edited by Agnes Boye-Doe