Navrongo: Professor Albert Luguterah, Vice-Chancellor of the Clement Kubindiwo Tedam University of Technology and Applied Sciences (CKT-UTAS), announced that the university is positioned to become a central hub for scientific discovery and innovation. Speaking at the institution's fifth congregation in Navrongo, Professor Luguterah emphasized the importance of investment and strategic support to unlock the university's potential.
According to Ghana News Agency, Professor Luguterah expressed gratitude to the university staff for their dedication, which facilitated the graduation of 790 students, including 198 graduates and 592 undergraduates. He highlighted the university's potential to lead in science and technology education in Ghana, stressing the need for sustained support to make a significant impact due to the high costs associated with science education.
Professor Luguterah called on stakeholders, particularly the government, to support the university's initiatives to fulfill its mandate of providing higher education, facilitating research, and disseminating knowledge through technology and applied sciences. Under his leadership, the VC committed to creating an environment conducive to holistic student experiences and staff development, adhering to standards set by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC).
Over the past five years, CKT-UTAS expanded from 15 academic programs to 81 across 10 schools, ranging from undergraduate to PhD levels. The VC expressed concern about the limited staff strength, which poses a challenge to the university's operations. He urged the government to address the staffing needs to reduce teaching loads and improve research and community service.
With a current student population of 4,019, including 3,202 undergraduates and 607 postgraduates, the university aims to increase admissions, particularly at the graduate level, to enhance its research and training capabilities. Professor Luguterah advised the graduating students to view their degrees as testaments to their hard work and urged them to make a positive impact on the world through honesty, innovation, and continuous learning.
