UTAG, COLTEK Commend Akufo-Addo For Converting UEW Into Autonomous University
The University Teachers Association of Ghana(UTAG) together with the College of Technology Education Kumasi (COLTEK) have expressed their profound appreciation to President Nana Akufo-Addo for converting the Kumasi and Mampong campuses of University of Education (UEW) into full-fledge autonomous Universities.
According to the Chairman of the educational bodies,Stephen Baffour Adjei this move by Nana Akufo-Addo is a demonstration of his firm commitment towards the development of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET).
Speaking at the event which was monitored by Wontumionline.com,Mr Baffour Adjei indicated that, the elevation of COLTEK and CAGRIC to a full fledge autonomous University will provide higher education in TVET.
“We therefore pledge our continued support and commitment to the industrialization agenda of the Republic of Ghana. It is a public knowledge that COLTEK and CAGRIC of UEW have kept faith with the mandate of training highly qualified technical and vocational teachers and other professionals who currently occupy responsible position in society. We shall continue to demonstrate this support through our professional effort to institute innovative and transformational curricular within the context of competency-based training, learner- centered and problem based learning techniques that are practical and relevant to TVET and in line with the Ghana harmonized Competency-based training pedagogy.” He said
Mr. Baffour Adjei, also heaped praises on his Royal Majesty, Otumfuor Osei Tutu II, for his good counsel and support for the cause of COLTEK and TVET education.
“We further express our sincere thanks to the Minister of Education, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, the Ashanti Regional Minister, Hon. Simon Osei Mensah, the Deputy Minister of Education, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, Hon. Minister of state in charge of Tertiary Education, Hon. Prof. Kwasi Yankeh, MP for Abuakwa North, Gifty Twum Ampofo, Nana Mamponghene, Daasebre Osei Bonsu, Nana Atwimahene, Nana Antwi Agyei Beremepong II etc. for their relentless effort in ensuring the autonomy of COLTEK and CAGRIC.
