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Maritime Sector Key to Ghana's Economic Growth, Minister States

From Ghanaian Times · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Ghana's Minister for Transport, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, highlighted the maritime sector's importance for economic transformation and job creation.
  • The government is committed to strengthening maritime education and industry, aligning it with national development goals like the 24-hour Economy policy.
  • The Regional Maritime University (RMU) faces challenges including inadequate infrastructure and land encroachment, despite graduating 368 students.

Ghana's maritime sector is a crucial engine for economic transformation and job creation, according to Transport Minister Joseph Bukari Nikpe. Speaking at the Regional Maritime University's (RMU) 20th Congregation in Accra, Nikpe reaffirmed the government's dedication to bolstering maritime education and industry development.

The minister emphasized the strategic role of RMU in cultivating a skilled workforce essential for national development and the burgeoning blue economy. He stated that the government is actively integrating maritime education with key national priorities, such as the 24-hour Economy policy and modern supply chain management.

The government recognized the strategic role of the Regional Maritime University (RMU) in producing the skilled workforce needed to support national development and the growth of the blue economy.

— Joseph Bukari NikpeThe Minister highlighted the university's importance for national development.

As the new Chancellor of RMU and Chairman of its Board of Governors, Nikpe pledged Ghana's commitment to elevating the university into a globally competitive training hub. The goal is to produce world-class maritime professionals capable of meeting the evolving demands of the international maritime industry.

He pledged Ghana’s commitment to repositioning the RMU as a globally competitive maritime training hub capable of producing world-class professionals to meet the demands of the rapidly evolving global maritime industry.

— Joseph Bukari NikpeThe Minister outlined the vision for RMU's future.

Despite these ambitions, RMU Acting Vice-Chancellor Dr. Jethro W. Brooks Jr. outlined significant challenges confronting the institution. These include insufficient infrastructure, encroachment on university lands, and unreliable water supply. Dr. Brooks appealed for continued support from member states and the Ghanaian government to address these issues and enable RMU to fulfill its mandate as a leading regional maritime training center.

The congregation celebrated the graduation of 368 students, comprising 82 master's degree holders, 213 bachelor's degree recipients, and 73 diploma graduates. Several staff and students were recognized for their outstanding achievements and contributions.

He, however, outlined a number of challenges confronting the university, including inadequate infrastructure, encroachment on university lands and irregular water supply.

— Dr. Jethro W. Brooks Jr.The Acting Vice-Chancellor detailed the university's challenges.
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Originally published by Ghanaian Times in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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