Two Level 200 students of the Department of Hotel Catering and Institutional Management (HCIM) at Accra Technical University have made the University proud with an impressive performance at the just ended 2026 National Chicken Cooking Competition.
Bismark Oxwell Bannerman and Abdul Razak Osman emerged as the overall best winners of the competition. They also picked up several other awards for their performance.
As part of their awards, Bismark and Abdul Razak also earned attachment opportunities at Labadi Beach Hotel. The opportunity will allow them to gain hands-on experience, learn from industry professionals and further develop their skills in a professional hospitality environment.
Following their success, the students, together with the Head of HCIM, Mrs. Lynda Dede Graham, and other members of the Department, presented their awards to the Management of the University at the Council Chamber on September 30, 2026.
They were received by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Amevi Acakpovi, and other members of Management.
Prof. Acakpovi congratulated the students and the Department for making the University proud. He said their achievement shows the good work being done by
the Department to give students quality teaching and the practical skills they need to excel.
He also assured the students of Management’s support. He said the University would explore opportunities, including scholarships, to support outstanding students such as Bismark and Abdul Razak to further their education.
Mrs. Graham thanked Management for its continued support and reaffirmed the Department’s commitment to excellence. She said HCIM would continue to train students to compete at the highest level and bring more recognition to ATU. She also expressed confidence that the Department would bring many more awards and achievements to the University.
The National Chicken Cooking Competition, organised by the USA Poultry & Egg Export Council (USAPEEC) in partnership with Labadi Beach Hotel, brings together hospitality students from technical universities across Ghana to test their culinary skills and creativity. This year’s competition involved students from 10 technical universities, who first went through practical training before competing against one another. Beyond the competition, the programme gives students practical industry exposure through training and attachment opportunities.
