Accra: The government has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming the Ohawu Agricultural College in the Volta Region into a full-fledged university. The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, provided the assurance during a recent meeting with a delegation from the Volta Regional House of Chiefs and the Afife Traditional Council. The discussion focused on key educational development priorities in the region.
According to Ghana Web, the proposed upgrade of Ohawu Agricultural College was a major topic during the meeting. Stakeholders emphasized the importance of expanding access to tertiary education and enhancing agricultural training in the region. Iddrisu stated that the government is committed to this initiative, which will start with the provision of necessary infrastructure and resources before introducing the legislative framework needed to establish the university.
The meeting also explored plans for a satellite campus of the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) at Battor. The delegation expressed concerns about infrastructure development in selected schools throughout the region, underscoring the need for improved facilities to support teaching and learning.
The Education Minister assured the traditional leaders of the Ministry's readiness to collaborate closely with stakeholders to advance these initiatives. He emphasized that working with traditional authorities and other relevant parties is crucial to ensuring that the projects meaningfully contribute to educational development in the Volta Region.