Tamale: President Mahama visited the University of Technical and Applied Sciences (UTAS) to inspect the progress of a science lab project that has been in development for several years. During the visit, UTAS Vice-Chancellor, Professor Albert Luguterah, guided the President through the facility.
According to Ghana Web, President Mahama highlighted that the construction of the facility began in 2016. However, he criticized the lack of progress during the eight years under the New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration, labeling the delay as a misuse of taxpayers' money that had already been invested. He emphasized his administration's dedication to completing abandoned national projects, noting that this project was reintegrated into their plans upon their return to office. Funding has been allocated to resume work, and President Mahama expressed satisfaction with the current progress.
The President is optimistic that the laboratory will be fully operational by next year, benefiting students by providing a high-quality environment for teaching, learning, and research in science fields. In response to requests from Professor Luguterah, President Mahama instructed the Minister for Roads and Highways to prioritize the paving of a five-kilometer stretch of internal campus roads. He also assured the university's leadership of the government's support in establishing a medical school at UTAS, aiming to increase the number of trained medical professionals in the country.