22nd Matriculation Of GTUC Held In Accra

The Ghana Technology University College (GTUC) has held its 22nd matriculation ceremony at its main Campus at Tesano in Accra.

During the ceremony, 370 students were formally admitted in the University to formally pursue various certificate, diploma and degree programmes for the intake of the 2018 academic year.

Among the newly admitted students, were 306 males and 85 females; which also include 13 international students from eight different countries.

Professor Isaac Abeku Blankson, the Vice President of GTUC, in his address said: 'Education is not just about acquisition of knowledge but it engenders honesty, respect, equality and compassion.'

'Knowledge therefore, is the awareness of knowing about what, why, when, where and how of anything. It is power both intellectually and physically.'

He said in GTUC their quest for knowledge was embedded in all aspect of their teaching and learning; declaring that 'this means; to see, listen, understand, desire, plan, work and achieve'.

He said the University Collage seeks to empower students to continue the search for knowledge through constant learning and innovation.

'On behalf of the entire University College, I pledge that we will do everything possible to ensure that you develop your talents and interests to their fullest while you are here,' Prof Blankson said.

'GTUC is a place where you can achieve your true potential, a place where you can realize your dreams is definitely a place where theory combines with practice to give us a better understanding of the world around us,' he added.

He assured the students that the University College would give them the tools to reason, to make judgements, to ask tough questions and to become critical thinkers.

'If you apply yourself, GTUC will enable you to be entrepreneur, engineer, business administrator or the ICT guru you desire to become,' he said.

Prof Blankson said: 'Our continent and country are at a point where we need transformational thinkers and doers. Hopefully, the kind of education you will receive in the next few years should set on you the course of this journey of transformation'.

'Only when we have been able to raise leaders, thinkers and most importantly does who are committed not just to self but to humanity as well, will we consider our job done. Today, I challenge you to open up yourself and mind to this wonderful experience,' he added.

The GTUC Vice President congratulated the students for having secured a seat in GTUC; stating that 'this is the first step towards fulfilment of your dreams'.

Dr Juliana Owusu-Ansah, the Registrar of GTUC, administered the matriculation oath to the new students. GNA

By Iddi Yire, GNA