The Bolgatanga Technical University (BTU) in the Upper East Region has admitted 1,778 fresh students for the 2024/2025 academic year to pursue various programmes.
The figure represents a 20 percent increment in the number of students admitted for the 2023/2024 academic year, rising from 1,486 admitted in the previous academic year.
Speaking at the 23rd Matriculation ceremony of the University, Professor Samuel Erasmus Alnaa, Vice Chancellor of the University, said out of the total number of students admitted, 1,500 students had reported.
The Vice Chancellor noted that BTU was committed to transforming dreams of students into realities and reiterated its commitment to partnering with relevant stakeholders to offer students the experience that will help them to fit well into society.
“This is a place where dreams are nurtured, talents are honed, and futures are built upon a solid academic and disciplinary values,” Professor Alnaa assured the fresh students.
“Your success at BTU will depend on your commitment, discipline, and, most importantly, your determination. Note, success is not a destination nor a coincidence but a journey, and we are here to support you every step of the way.”
Professor Alnaa said the University would be marking its silver jubilee (25th Anniversary) this year and there would be series of activities commencing March 12, 2025, to enhance academic participation and activities and urged the students to take advantage of the celebration to build their capacity.
“On the Path to Academic Success as you embark on this journey, it is important to recognise that academic success requires a strategic approach and a determined mindset. Beyond attending lectures and completing assignments, I urge you to develop good study habits.
“Time management is key, prioritise your academic responsibilities, set clear goals, and make effective use of the resources available to you,” he said.
The Vice Chancellor said the university was stocked with “a wealth of knowledge, from our experienced faculty, the library, online resources, our state-of-the art workshops and laboratories and other academic support services” and urged the students to take advantage of them.
He urged the students to avoid bad attitudes and work hard to attain genuine academic laurels to ensure that investment made by their parents yielded the needed results.
Professor Alnaa revealed that the University was currently running an initiative dubbed “Ghana Jobs & Skills Apprenticeship Project,” funded by the World Bank to provide entrepreneurship training and urged the students to take advantage of the project to develop themselves.
“This is a commendable notion that aims to make you self-sufficient and financially independent through job creation. BTU is ready to collaborate with you and provide whatever assistance is required in achieving the project’s vision and objectives.
“Your skill or entrepreneurial knowledge acquisition should not end with this programme; we encourage you to continue your association with the institution by enrolling in one of our mainstream programmes,” he said.
Source: GNA
