By Florence Afriyie Mensah, GNA
Kumasi, March 02, GNA – The Kumasi Technical University (KsTU) has been selected to train the required workforce in pharmaceutical manufacturing process technology at the middle level.
The selection, made as part of the Chinese government supported project, comes after the University exhibited willingness to help drive Ghana’s agenda of becoming the regional vaccine and pharmaceutical manufacturing hub in Africa.
Professor Gabriel Dwomoh, the Vice-Chancellor of KsTU, who made these revelations at University’s 24th congregation ceremony in Kumasi, said the institution placed premium on establishing both local and international collaborations to drive economic development.
He explained that, the mandate to train workforce in pharmaceutical manufacturing technology was after the KsTU in partnership with the Commission for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (CTVET) began the establishment of a Luban Workshop (Chinese-led international vocational education programme) similar to the existing Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC Centre), to offer practical training for students.
With this task, the University renovated its pharmaceutical laboratories with modern equipment for practical training.
The 24th congregation ceremony saw a total of 1,620 students graduating with various masters, bachelors and diploma degrees.
Highlighting on the female achievements and participation in science-related fields, Prof Dwomoh indicated that, the University had awarded scholarships, commencing in the 2025/2026 academic year, to female engineering students who won the Women in Engineering (WINE) Competition for the third consecutive time.
The Vice-Chancellor used the occasion to remind graduates to be innovative, proactive, and principled as they stepped into their professional careers, reminding them of the significant knowledge and skills acquired during their training.
He reiterated that, in the era of technological advancement coupled with machine learning and internet of things, graduates must embrace continuous learning to stay competitive.
Nana Addae Gyamera, Feyiase Hene, urged the new professionals to look beyond personal gains and to use their skills to transform communities and enhance lives.
He said: “True success is measured not solely by personal achievement, but by the positive impact you make in the lives of others.
“The challenges before us demand not only theoretical knowledge but practical, technology-driven solutions developed by creative minds just like yours.”
GNA
Edited by Kwabia Owusu-Mensah/Benjamin Mensah