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Veep tasks tertiary schools to be
innovative
Accra, March 24, GNA- Vice President Alhaji Aliu Mahama at
the weekend, noted that it is paradoxical that tertiary
schools, which are the constant source of intellectual,
scientific and technological innovations society are
sticking to the old ways of doing things.
"Humanity in present times is confronted with many
challenges and pressures, for which tertiary institutions
cannot afford to continue in their conservative tradition by
holding on to structures and operations that make it
difficult for them to meet the expectations of the larger
society," he said.
Vice President Mahama made the observation at the seventh
graduation ceremony of Jayee Institute, a private tertiary
school, affiliated with the University of Education, Winneba
(UEW) in the Central Region.
He said: "The time has come for our tertiary institutions in
this era of globalisation to effect meaningful changes in
their programmes, structures and governance mechanisms if
they are to serve the socio-economic needs of our country
and also stay competitive in the 21'st century."
Vice President Mahama asked the school authorities to adopt
business strategies that would make the academic facility
more efficient and ensure that their research work meets the
intellectual challenges and market demands.
"By that way, you would be providing the leadership that
society requires as a catalyst to spearhead progress."
Vice President Mahama tasked the school to become a centre
for the development of Information, Communication and
Technology to enable the country to position its self as a
contributor to the information age.
He asked the graduates to apply the knowledge they have
gained into solving the problems of society.
"Your parents and guardians have made huge investments in
your training. I will therefore request you to reciprocate,
this kind gesture by rendering faithful and devoted services
to them, your community and the country at large. It is my
hope that you will live up to this expectation."
Mr John Emmanuel Donkoh, Principal of Jayee said the school
was in consultation with UEW to introduce a Bachelor of
Science degree in Journalism with options in Political
Science, Sports, Business and Law.
He said the programme would bring a rich expansion in the
training of journalists in the country to a four- year
training programme to make products very thoughtful and
write analytical stories to raise the image of journalism.
Mr Donkoh appealed to the Government to set aside money for
accredited tertiary schools to source as loan with low
interest for infrastructural development, teaching and
learning facilities.
"The private sector has the duty to initiate and supplement
programmes for the holistic development of any nation."
Professor Jophus Anamuah-Mensah, Vice Chancellor of the UEW
said mediocre journalists had springing up everywhere and
peddling stories that could undermine national stability,
hence the need for the training of a new crop of journalists
who would approach their work with maturity.
Dr Isaac Sagoe, Chairman of the Board of Governors of Jayee,
said the school would expand its academic facilities in
Accra and later move to Sunyani and Takoradi.
GNA
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