The Deputy Minister for Education, Dr. Clement Apaak, has reaffirmed government’s commitment to addressing the infrastructural challenges confronting the University of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS), Navrongo.
Dr. Apaak gave the assurance when he served as the Special Guest of Honour at the 6th Congregation Ceremony of UTAS held on Saturday, December 20, where 710 students graduated from the institution.
According to him, UTAS, like many public universities, has faced significant infrastructural deficits over the years, including stalled projects that affected teaching, learning, and student accommodation. He explained that recent changes in government have created the opportunity to reset priorities and reactivate abandoned projects.
“Indeed, UTAS has faced significant infrastructural challenges, with many projects regrettably stalled. However, these projects have only recently been reactivated following the assumption of office by His Excellency John Dramani Mahama and the National Democratic Congress (NDC). We are resetting the agenda — you are seeing it, feeling it, and living it,” Dr. Apaak stated.
He assured the university community that government remains committed to strengthening tertiary education, particularly in underserved regions, to ensure equitable access to quality education and innovation-driven development.
Dr. Apaak commended the management of UTAS for their resilience and leadership in steering the university through difficult times and encouraged staff and students to continue supporting government’s efforts to reposition higher education for national development.
Source: Bluewaves Radio 93.7mhz| Maurice Duncan
