By Juliet Mettle-Edmonds
For the past two years, Accra Technical University (ATU) has been without a substantive Vice-Chancellor, a leadership gap that has drawn growing concern among stakeholders. During the inauguration of a newly constituted 19-member governing council, the Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, charged the board to prioritise the appointment of a new Vice-Chancellor, ensuring that the selection process is transparent, fair, and guided by merit.
The governing board of ATU is also expected to push for the university’s progress, including the completion of delayed GETFund projects that have hindered infrastructural growth. Mr Iddrisu encouraged the board to rebrand technical education in Ghana, stressing that it should not be perceived as a last resort but as a viable and prestigious pathway for all students.
Board Chair, Professor Ernest Abotsi, affirmed the council’s commitment to the growth and transformation of the institution. He assured stakeholders that the board would work collectively, dedicating their expertise and efforts to ensure the university reaches new heights of academic excellence, innovation, and industry relevance.
The call to rebrand technical education underscores a broader agenda to elevate the status of technical institutions and ensure that ATU fulfils its mission of producing industry-ready graduates who contribute meaningfully to Ghana’s socio-economic transformation.
