The Takoradi Technical University (TTU) in the Western Region, has held a matriculation ceremony to admit 7,488 fresh students to pursue various academic programmes.
The University received a total of 8,272 applications and out of the number admitted 4,924 have registered with 67.4 per cent of them being males and the remaining 32.6 per cent being females.
Seventy-four (74) per cent of the new students are into science, technology, engineering and mathematics-related programmes with the rest into business-related courses.
Rev Professor John Frank Eshun, Vice-Chancellor of TTU, said their vision was to become a world-class technical university recognized for excellence, innovation and societal relevance.
He opined that the University was eager to provide technical education, training, research and consultancy services for the development of the nation and beyond.
He encouraged the students to take their studies seriously, to strive to achieve excellence by developing critical thinking skills and to have the right balance between their academic and social life.
“You must cultivate the habit of learning and avoid procrastination. The university does not compromise on examination malpractices and those found culpable would be dismissed from the university”, he implored.
Rev Prof Eshun also called on them to have positive attitudes to work which, he noted was key in the world of work.
“Develop workplace soft skills such as teamwork skills, time management skills, communication skills, problem-solving skills, critical thinking skills, decision-making skills, interpersonal skills and entrepreneurial skills as well basic leadership skills which will enable you to establish your own businesses after your programmes”, he emphasized.
Prof Eshun advised the students to avoid the company of people who were a bad influence, saying they should keep good companions saying, “as a youth, attain your goal in life through education, you should avoid all forms of social vices such as the use of narcotics, alcoholism, promiscuous life, occultism and the likes which may hamper or curtail your educational ambition in life.”
He further urged them to maintain a clean environment and to adhere to all safety protocols regarding their stay and studies to ensure their safe stay on campus.
