The Minister of Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, has officially sworn in the new Governing Council of Accra Technical University (ATU) at a short but important ceremony held on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at the Ministry of Education in Accra.

In his remarks, the minister congratulated the newly appointed members and praised ATU for its ongoing contribution to technical and vocational education in Ghana. He said he was confident that the new council would help move the university forward, especially as technical institutions are expected to play a key role in addressing youth unemployment in the country.

The minister highlighted the government’s commitment to supporting the University, particularly in completing its ongoing infrastructure projects. He noted that unfinished projects, especially those funded by GETFund, represent valuable investments that should not go to waste.

While commending the university for its achievements so far, Hon. Iddrisu also encouraged the council to consider new ways to include young people who may not currently qualify for entry into technical universities. He stressed the importance of creating more opportunities for such individuals as part of efforts to make technical education more inclusive and responsive to the needs of the job market.

The minister believes that one of the best ways to tackle unemployment in Ghana is to invest in technical and vocational education. He urged stakeholders to help make technical universities more appealing and well-recognised as reliable paths to job creation and entrepreneurship.

Chairperson of the Governing Council, Professor Ernest Kofi Abotsi, thanked the minister for the confidence placed in the council. He assured him that the team is committed to supporting national development through responsible leadership and continuous improvement at the university.