Accra: The Regional Maritime University (RMU) has reaffirmed its readiness to support the Government's 24-hour economy agenda through intensified maritime education, skills training, and industry-focused research. The maritime industry is recognized as a critical driver of global trade and national economic growth.
According to Ghana News Agency, Dr. Jethro W. Brooks Jr., Acting Vice-Chancellor of RMU, provided this assurance during the University's 23rd and 11th Matriculation Ceremony for newly admitted undergraduate and postgraduate students. He emphasized the importance of training the youth in maritime and skilled areas to align with the President's vision of a 24-hour economy.
Dr. Brooks elaborated that maritime activities, including shipping, logistics, port operations, shipbuilding, and marine engineering, naturally operate around the clock. This presents significant opportunities for job creation, productivity, and innovation under the government's policy direction. The University admitted 1,363 applicants for the 2025/2026 academic year, with 840 students registering, comprising 120 postgraduates and 690 undergraduates from member and non-member states.
The Vice-Chancellor highlighted RMU's strategic positioning to equip the youth with marketable, entrepreneurial, and industry-ready skills that benefit both Ghana and the sub-region. He noted a notable rise in female enrollment, particularly in traditionally male-dominated seagoing programs like Nautical Science and Marine Engineering, which he described as a positive sign of increased gender inclusivity. Female admissions in seagoing programs increased from 96 in the previous academic year to 127 in the current year, reflecting the University's efforts to encourage more women to enter the maritime profession.
Mrs. Dorcas Affo-Toffey, Deputy Minister for Transport, congratulated the matriculants and urged them to approach their academic journey with discipline, integrity, and purpose. She reiterated the government's commitment to developing the youth with the requisite skills and knowledge for the world of work.
The Deputy Minister assured the University of continued government support to strengthen RMU's position as a center of excellence in maritime education, including investment in infrastructure and learning resources. She mentioned ongoing efforts to complete the 2,000-seater auditorium to enhance the University's capacity to host academic and professional activities in support of national development.