Koforidua Technical University honors JoyNews’ Maxwell Kudekor

The Koforidua Technical University (KTU) has honoured Multimedia Journalist, Maxwell Kudekor, for his outstanding journalistic standards and development journalism orientation.

KTU presented a citation in honour of the Eastern Regional Correspondent of JoyNews.

 

The Citation reads: “in Recognition and Appreciation for Providing generous media coverage of Koforidua Technical University’s activities.
“Your stories on the University have been a significant factor in its growth and advancement.,” the citation said in part.

Presenting the award, Vice Chancellor of Koforidua Technical University, Professor Smile Dzisi said the growth of the university depends on all stakeholders including the Media.

Dzisi hinted that the  University will, effective next academic year, commence community outreach programmes.

The initiative according to her, will identify and research into very pressing challenges of local communities within the region and collaborate effectively with others to assist these communities to find solutions.

KNUST Dean of students resigns

The Dean of Students at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) , Professor William Akanwariak Gariba, has confirmed to Citi News that he has resigned from his position.

He however declined to offer reasons for his decision.

His resignation comes a few months after a violent protest by students of the University led to the closure of the institution for nearly a month.

The students, in the wake of the violent protest, called for the removal of Professor Gariba, as well as the Vice Chancellor and the head of the campus security from office, saying an interim body should be allowed to take over the affairs of the institution.

Leader of the students’ group at the time, Yiadom Boakye, said the failure of leadership of the university management was solely responsible for the unfortunate events.

“We call for the following management members (VC, dean of students and the head of security] to step aside. Management has dealt with the students with impunity and total disregard for the rule of law and the democratic dictates. Why will management make unilateral decisions which have a direct consequence on students without consulting students and admitting their inputs”, he asked.

It is unclear if the resignation of the Dean is necessarily linked to that violent protest.

It would be recalled that the University also recently advertised for the vacant position of the school’s head of security.