President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has urged the new Vice Chancellor of the University of Education, Winneba (UEW), Very Reverend Father Professor Anthony Afful-Broni, to “use his full gifts” to promote the spirit of reconciliation in the University during his tenure of office. According to President Akufo-Addo, “it represents the surest route to success in […]
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UW/R: Lawra MCE appeals to parents to motivate their wards to stay in school
Story by: Hon. Amos Gyetuo PRO, GES, Lawra The Municipal Chief Executive Officer for Lawra in the Upper West Region, Martin Bombaire has advised parents in the Municipality to take steps that will motivate their wards to stay in school. Mr. Bombaire who led a delegation comprising the Municipal Director of education, Mrs. Theresa Ninnang […]
UCC Masters degree certificate used in wrapping roasted plantain
A lady who in her quest to satisfy her hunger, bought roasted plantain and groundnuts (Kofi broke man) but lost her appetite when she uncovered the food and realised that the paper used in wrapping it was actually a certified true copy of a Master’s degree certificate. The certificate bearing the name of Nobert Ayamga […]
C/R: Investiture of new UEW Vice chancellor, group files injunction
A group of concerned staff, students and the general public of the University of Education Winneba have filed an interlocutory injunction against the investiture of the newly appointed Vice Chancellor of the University. The application which is currently pending at an Accra high court according to the group was motivated by the illegalities, procedural improprieties […]
The only language government understands is strike action-Technical University Teachers Association
The Technical University Teachers Association of Ghana have indicated that they are willing to call off their indefinite strike action should government set a definite date for the resolution of all their concerns. The Technical University Teachers Association of Ghana (TUTAG) faults the Ministry of education, through the National Council for Tertiary Education for failing […]
B/A: Samira Bawumia donates books to 10 schools to mark International Literacy Day
The Second Lady Samira Bawumia has donated books to schools in the Wenchi and Techiman Municipalities of the Brong Ahafo region. Ten schools benefited from her benevolence under the auspices of her not-for-profit organization – the Samira Empowerment and Humanitarian Projects (SEHP). Announcing the package to the schools during the celebration of International Literacy Day, […]
Free SHS Brouhaha: Government earmarks 1.5 billion for educational infrastructure
In preparation towards absorbing the high number of graduates of senior high schools as a result of the Free SHS policy, government has earmarked 1.5 billion cedis for educational infrastructure across the country. Out of the amount, 500 million cedis will go into the completion of all uncompleted GETFUND facilities in the various universities. There […]
No Country in West Africa is implementing semester system – NDC
National vice chairman of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Samuel Ofosu Ampofo has said no country in the West African sub-region currently practices the semester system of education at the second cycle level as is being introduced by government on the back of the newly implemented Double-Track system. According to him, all of the […]
Former MP rallies support of Civil society groups for Free SHS and Double Track
Former New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Bantama Constituency in the Ashanti Region, Dr. Henry Kwabena Kokofu has appealed to Civil Society Organisations and public spirited individuals to come to the aid of government by helping deal with some of the challenges emanating from the implementation of the Free Senior High School policy […]