{"id":7870,"date":"2024-08-23T08:27:07","date_gmt":"2024-08-23T08:27:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fishfmonline.com\/?p=7870"},"modified":"2024-08-23T08:27:11","modified_gmt":"2024-08-23T08:27:11","slug":"akufo-addo-urges-universities-to-strengthen-ties-with-industry-govt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fishfmonline.com\/?p=7870","title":{"rendered":"Akufo-Addo urges universities to strengthen ties with industry &amp; govt."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has urged all universities in Ghana to strengthen their ties with industry and government to ensure that their research and teaching align with our nation\u2019s development goals.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">President Akufo-Addo said this on Thursday, 22nd August 2024 after he commissioned the Silver Jubilee Building at the University for Development Studies (UDS) in Tamale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He told the gathering that his government has invested heavily in this sector because we recognize that it is the most powerful tool to transform our nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The No Guarantor Policy has significantly improved access to tertiary education, removing financial barriers and opening doors for countless young Ghanaians, he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Additionally, he stated, \u201cour substantial support for research and academic development reflects our belief in the power of knowledge to drive national progress.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"ose-youtube ose-uid-54aae6f9b68eb56d8336654cb60d5f60 ose-embedpress-responsive\" style=\"width:400px; height:400px; max-height:400px; max-width:100%; display:inline-block;\" data-embed-type=\"Youtube\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allowFullScreen=\"true\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tCRq0tXnE5I?feature=oembed&color=red&rel=0&controls=1&start=&end=&fs=0&iv_load_policy=0&autoplay=0&mute=0&modestbranding=0&cc_load_policy=1&playsinline=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; encrypted-media;accelerometer;autoplay;clipboard-write;gyroscope;picture-in-picture clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen referrerpolicy=\"origin\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The commissioning, he said, is a significant milestone that underscores his commitment to advancing education in Ghana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThis three-storey complex, which houses lecture halls and offices, is not just a building; it symbolizes our shared vision for a brighter future and our dedication to providing quality education for all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI am proud to have fulfilled the promise I made in 2018 during UDS\u2019s 25th-anniversary celebration, ensuring that this institution continues to thrive as a hub for innovation and intellectual growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAs we celebrate this achievement, I urge all universities in Ghana to strengthen their ties with industry and government to ensure that their research and teaching align with our nation\u2019s development goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cTogether, we are building a brighter future for Ghana, and I am confident that with continued investment in education, we can unleash the full potential of our young people and propel our country to greater heights,\u201d he wrote on Facebook after the commissioning.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has urged all universities in Ghana to strengthen their ties with industry and government to ensure that their research and teaching align with our nation\u2019s development goals. 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