The Minister for Education, Honourable Haruna Iddrisu, has received a delegation from the Volta Regional House of Chiefs and the Afife Traditional Council to deliberate on key educational development priorities in the region.
Central to the discussions was the proposed transformation of Ohawu Agricultural College into a full-fledged university. The Minister reaffirmed Government’s commitment to the initiative, explaining that the process would begin with the provision of infrastructure and resources, followed by the necessary legislative framework to formalize the upgrade.
Other issues raised included the establishment of a University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) satellite campus at Battor and infrastructure development in selected schools across the region.
Hon. Iddrisu assured the delegation of the Ministry’s readiness to collaborate with stakeholders to advance these initiatives, stressing that the Government remains committed to strengthening educational opportunities and expanding access to quality learning in the Volta Region.
The meeting underscored the importance of partnership between traditional authorities and Government in driving educational transformation and ensuring that institutions in the region are equipped to meet the demands of modern learning.
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