{
  "id": 5317010,
  "title": "Education Minister confers with Chinese Ambassador over Damongo university project",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/education-minister-confers-with-chinese-ambassador-over-damongo",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-03T11:13:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "GBC Ghana",
    "slug": "gbc-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.gbcghanaonline.com/news/education/education-minister-confers/2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, recently met with the Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, Cong Song, to discuss the development of the University of Science and Technology in Damongo, Savannah Region. The government of Ghana had secured a US$30 million grant from China last year to initiate construction of the university. Speaking during the meeting, Haruna Iddrisu outlined the university's potential to become a leading institution in science and technology, robotics, digital sciences, and artificial intelligence. However, he also pointed out that the grant would not be enough to fully fund the establishment of the university, with the total cost estimated to surpass US$100 million. Iddrisu emphasized the need for increased financial support and stronger partnerships to accomplish the project and provide the required infrastructure and facilities. The Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, Cong Song, praised Iddrisu's leadership and dedication to advancing Ghana's education transformation plan. He also reiterated the significance of the Ghana-China collaboration in boosting educational development and enhancing bilateral relations, benefiting both nations.",
  "summary": "By Maltiti Sayida Sadick The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has held discussions with the Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, Cong Song, on the proposed University of Science and Technology in Damongo in the Savannah Region. The meeting focused on efforts to advance the project, for which the Government of Ghana secured a US$30 million grant […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}