Ghana Technology University College holds 20th congregation

By Iddi
Yire, GNA
    

Accra, Aug 6, GNA – The Ghana Technology University
College (GTUC) at the weekend, held its 20th Congregation in Accra.

The ceremony on the theme; “The Role of
Information Technology in Tertiary Education: A Sustainable Manpower
Development in Ghana”.

It marked the graduation of 612 students
representing 27 postgraduate certificates, 209 postgraduate and 376
undergraduate.

The graduands pursued collaborative programmes
with Coventry University, United Kingdom, CASS European School of Management
Studies, France, and Anhalt University, Germany and KNUST.

Mr Kwaku Arthur, Acting Dean, Faculty of
Engineering and an Interim Management Team (IMT) member of GTUC, noted that
Information Technology (IT) had been woven into the fabric of universities and
its presence in GTUC was fully recognised.

He said the usage of IT was empowering
lecturers with engaging presentation tools and management systems and it
promoted easy accessibility participation and supported correct assessments of
students.

He said through the University’s partnerships
they have been able to introduce highly advanced and innovative educational
technologies within the institution, implemented new educational models, and
exchanged experiences and best practices.

Mr Arthur said GTUC continues to focus on
delivery of quality education as its core mandate; adding that “we are
expectant that our graduates will not only demonstrate academic excellence but
also espouse the virtues of humility, honesty, objectivity and tolerance”.

He underscored the need for graduates to be
resourceful and entrepreneurial; building capacities to develop and provide
employment for themselves and the country at large.

He also tasked the graduands to be daring,
creative and innovative in identifying problems in our community; and as well
provide solutions that would make life easier for all.

“Think outside the box and go the extra mile
to achieve your dreams because nothing good comes easy and the first step is
always the difficult one,” the IMT Member added.

Mr Dan Amoah, Managing Director, Chase
Petroleum Ghana Limited said the use of IT was influencing performance and learning
agendas in the majority of organisational sectors including manufacturing,
education, and healthcare.

He said the integration of IT and education
had enabled developed nations to use knowledge competitively; as they have also
introduced technical innovations that made life easier and have turned their
economies around significantly.

Mr Amoah therefore, encouraged government and
all stakeholders in the educational industry to identify targets that would
re-examine our educational curriculum at all levels, thus from pre-school to
tertiary education; to integrate actively with IT.

Mr Olutola Oluwagbenga Akinsola, the Overall
Best Student and Valedictorian, shared with vivid memories the hard work and
sacrifice that graduates had invested in their respective program of studies.

He expressed satisfaction with the intense
support from the staff and faculty members, adding that “the enabling learning
environment and active academic support is a contributing factor to the
excellence I have exhibited as a valedictorian”.

GNA

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