Education Minister engages Chinese Ambassador over Damongo University project
The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has held discussions with the Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Cong Song, on efforts to advance the proposed University of Science and Technology in Damongo.
Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu engaged with Chinese Ambassador H.E. Cong Song to discuss the progress of the proposed University of Science and Technology in Damongo. The Chinese Government provided a US$30 million grant last year to kickstart construction. The university aims to be a hub for Science and Technology, Robotics, Digital Sciences, Artificial Intelligence, and other cutting-edge fields.
It will help expand access to specialized training crucial for Ghana's development and workforce skills. However, Iddrisu emphasized that the current grant is insufficient for the full establishment and equipment of the university, which is projected to cost over US$100 million. He urged for further financial support and stronger partnerships to ensure the project's completion and infrastructure development.
The Education Minister also unveiled a nationwide plan to establish universities in regions without them, aiming to enhance access to quality tertiary education and promote balanced national development. Ambassador Cong Song praised the minister's leadership in advancing Ghana's education transformation and reiterated the significance of Ghana-China collaboration in educational development.
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