The Ghana Communication Technology University (GCTU) has officially inaugurated its new Centre for Innovation, Technology Skills, and Entrepreneurship Training (CITSET)—a cutting-edge facility dedicated to fostering creativity, research, and technological advancement.
Speaking at the launch, the Deputy Minister for Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovation, Mohammed Adams Sukparu, described CITSET as a strategic asset that aligns with national goals for digital transformation.
He noted that the centre will play a key role in training the one million coders promised by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in its manifesto.
“CITSET is a centre the government can count on in achieving its digital ambitions, especially the goal of producing one million coders. We remain committed to supporting the university with the infrastructure it needs to continue growing,” he stated.
On his part, the Vice Chancellor of GCTU, Professor Emmanuel Ohene Afoakwa, emphasized the university’s ambition to become a leading hub for technology in the sub-region.
“The establishment of this state-of-the-art centre is part of our broader vision to position GCTU as a hub for innovation, entrepreneurship, and advanced technology skills development,” he said.
Also speaking at the event, the Chair of the University Council, Ing. Divine D. K. Kpetigo, announced plans to replicate similar centres across the university to further enhance teaching and learning experiences.
“We aim to establish more of such labs to transform how we teach and how students learn, blending practical skills with academic knowledge to meet the demands of the 21st-century workforce,” he noted.
The CITSET is expected to serve as a launchpad for young innovators, entrepreneurs, and technology enthusiasts, empowering them with the tools and skills needed to thrive in Ghana’s growing digital economy.
Source: Kodwo Mensah Aboroampa