UE/R: SOCO PROJECT FACILITATORS URGED TO WORK HARD FOR THE SUCCESS OF THE PROJECT – DCE NABDAM
BY: RAYMOND WEGWI
The Bolgatanga Technical University in the Upper East Region has admitted 3,255 students for the 2024/2025 academic year. Out of this figure, 1,778 students have been admitted to pursue the Technical University’s regular programs across six schools including the School of Applied Science and Arts, School of Agricultural Science, School of Built Environment, School of Engineering, School of Business and Management Studies and the School of Graduate Studies.
The 1,477 students have been admitted into non-tertiary programs to acquire National Certificate 1 through the Ghana Jobs and Skills Apprenticeship Project (GJS-AP). This year’s admissions represent a 20% increase over the 2023/2024 figure of 1,486, with 1,500 students so far reporting. In his address to the matriculants, the Vice Chancellor of the Bolgatanga Technical University, Prof. Samuel Erasmus Alnaa reminded the fresh men and women that their admission into the university comes at a time when the institution is celebrating its 25th anniversary which was launched in 2024, marking a historic milestone. He urged the students to have a determined approach towards issues related to their academic progress as he further encouraged them to be active class participants and adopt a collaborative approach to learning. He advised that it is important to recognize that academic success requires a strategic approach and a determined mindset.
Beyond attending lectures and completing assignments, he urged them to develop good study habits. He added that time management is key and asked the students to prioritize their academic responsibilities, set clear goals, and make effective use of the resources available to them. Prof. Alnaa cautioned the students against drugs and substance abuse adding they must ensure that the investments by their parents do not go to waste. He commended parents, guardians, and sponsors who have made it possible for them to pursue their dream career at this university.
