The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has held discussions with the Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Cong Song, on the proposed University of Science and Technology in Damongo.
The meeting focused on efforts to advance the project, for which the Government of Ghana secured a US$30 million grant from the Government of China last year to commence construction.
Speaking during the engagement, Haruna Iddrisu said the proposed university is expected to become a centre of excellence in Science and Technology, Robotics, Digital Sciences and Artificial Intelligence, among other emerging fields.
The Minister noted, however, that the US$30 million grant will not be sufficient to fully finance the establishment of the university, stressing that the cost of constructing and equipping a new university is estimated to exceed US$100 million.
He therefore called for additional financial support and stronger partnerships to enable the government to complete the project and provide the necessary infrastructure and facilities.
Mr Iddrisu further disclosed that the government has a broader plan to establish universities in regions across the country that currently do not have one, as part of efforts to expand access to quality tertiary education and promote balanced national development.
The Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Cong Song, commended the Education Minister for his leadership and commitment to advancing Ghana’s education transformation agenda.
He also reaffirmed the importance of Ghana-China cooperation in supporting educational development and strengthening bilateral relations for the collective benefit of both countries.
