The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Asutifi North in the Ahafo Region, Hafiz Dauda, has expressed optimism that the Mahama-led government will establish public universities in the Ahafo Region before the end of its tenure.
Mr. Dauda made the remarks during a visit by the Director-General of the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), Professor Ahmed Jinapor Abdulai, who was in the region at the invitation of the Ahafo Regional Minister, Charity Gardiner.
The visit focused on inspecting and assessing facilities proposed for tertiary institutions at Akrodie, Mim, Kenyasi No. 1, and Kenyasi No. 2.
Speaking to Adom News, Mr. Dauda noted that traditional leaders have demonstrated strong commitment by using community funds to construct buildings for the proposed universities, underscoring the region’s readiness to host tertiary institutions that can drive socio-economic development.
He stressed that given the quality of infrastructure initiated by the communities—except for the one at Akrodie, which is being built by the government—he was confident President Mahama’s administration would not overlook the region’s efforts.
Meanwhile, the Akwamuhene of Kenyasi No. 2, Nana Amponsah Boadu Ayeboafo, and the Acting President of the Akrodie Traditional Area, Nana Darko Kuffour, commended the Regional Minister for facilitating the GTEC Director-General’s visit.
They expressed hope that the inspection would fast-track government accreditation and the establishment of the long-awaited universities, emphasizing that the people of Ahafo have already invested heavily and deserve the opportunity for tertiary education within the region.
Source: Sammy Asare