The Honourable Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has inaugurated the governing councils for four key institutions, each with a strategic mandate to drive national development through education, innovation, and sustainability.
The institutions include the University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR) in Sunyani, Bolgatanga Technical University (BTU), Koforidua Technical University (KTU), and the University of Environment and Sustainable Development (UESD) in Somanya.
The minister tasked the UENR council to ensure relevant, quality education for the Bono and Ahafo regions.
He also announced a partnership between the ministry and SIC to build student hostels under a CSR initiative. UENR will benefit from a GH₵10 million seed fund to boost infrastructure and academic capacity.
Recognised for its role in agricultural innovation, Hon. Iddrisu encouraged BTU to promote sustainable farming practices that benefit the wider community.
The institution will receive part of a US$5 million Italian grant aimed at enhancing TVET across Ghana. With Ghana’s future anchored on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education, the KTU has been urged to deepen its focus on STEM programmes to drive industrial innovation.
KTU is also a beneficiary of the Italian government’s US$5 million grant to modernise technical education.
Positioned as a green university, Hon. Iddrisu charged the UESD to take the lead on environmental research and sustainable development.
With global momentum around climate action, UESD is expected to become Ghana’s centre of excellence in environmental management. It also receives GH₵10 million in seed funding to scale its mission.
These efforts form part of the government’s broader commitment to expanding access, improving infrastructure, and aligning higher education with national development goals.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
