VC OF BTU TELLS 782 GRADUATES; BE JOB CREATORS AND NOT SEARCHERS 17 -OCT., 2026

The Bolgatanga Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Hon. Roland Atanga Ayoo has underscored the importance of technical education as one of the most powerful instruments for individual advancement and national transformation and development.

 

Speaking on Saturday, October 17 at the 2026 Special Congregation of the Bolgatanga Technical University (BTU) held in Sumbrungu, Hon. Ayoo noted that, technical and vocational skills are in dispensable to economic development. He said for instance roads, buildings, electrical systems, water facilities, agricultural machinery, digital services and industrial processes, all depend on people with appropriate technical knowledge and practical skills.

Some 782 professionals from various programmes of study offered at the University, graduated at the event.

A Cross Section Of The Graduates
The MCE stated that, at this time of Ghana’s development trajectory, the nation needs professionals who can undertake advanced research, develop new technologies, improve organizational performance, strengthen public policy and as well, introduce innovative approaches to solving developmental problems. He thus commended the management and staff of  BTU for making some sterling academic achievements through the period and adding more disciplines to their portfolio.

Hon. Ayoo appealed to policy makers, the academia and the general public to help promote the needed respect for technical education and also use any available opportunity to recognize the important contributions of skilled professionals to national development. 

Ag. Vice Chancellor, Prof. Peter Osei Boamah
Meanwhile, Acting Vice Chancellor (VC) of the Bolgatanga Technical University, Prof. Peter Osei Boamah in his address, charged the fresh graduates of the University to make themselves proud ambassadors of the institution. “Do not wait for opportunities to find you rather, use the practical skills you have acquired here to create solutions, grow businesses and uplift your community”, the Prof. asked of his graduates.

The Ag. VC also disclosed that of the total number of 782 graduates, 334 were males whilst 448 constituted females. He revealed further that, 14 graduated with Master Of Science (MSc) in four (4) different programmes, 242 received National Certificate 1 while Garment Making and Welding Fabrication both had some 28 students graduating. Seventy graduated under Automobile Engineering, 176 under Electrical Engineering Technology while Catering and Hospitality Management had 224 graduates among other disciplines.

Prof. Boamah, advised the graduates, “As you step out into the competitive world, remember that industry rewards innovation, discipline and integrity” and if you uphold all these attributes, you will go far.

 

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