HO POLY GRADUATES 1,507 STUDENTS

A total of 1,507 Students that took various Higher National Diploma (HND), Competency-Based Training (CBT) and Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) courses in Ho Polytechnic were on Saturday graduated at the 15th Congregation of the Polytechnic in Ho.

Out of the 1452 HND and B.Tech graduands, 38 obtained First Class Honours, 529 obtained Second Class Upper, 793 Second Class Lower and 92 went home with passes.  From this number 13 graduated in B. Tech Automobile Engineering, 14 in B.Tech Agriculture Engineering and 5 graduated in B.Tech Hotel and Tourism Management.

In his speech, the Rector of the Polytechnic Prof Emmanuel Sakyi hinted that, the Polytechnic through supports from stakeholders rolled out projects aimed at enhancing the knowledge and skills in the institution.  He indicated that thirty-three (33) academic staff are currently pursuing further studies whereas various collaborative programs are being ran with some reputable foreign universities to help position the Polytechnic as a global player.

“The Polytechnic was successful in entering agreements with some external institutions to run collaborative programs to promote internationalization of the polytechnic. The partnership involve : ICT University, USA; Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa; Lahti University of Applied Sciences, Finland; Central University of Technology, South Africa; Information Training and Outreach Centre for Africa; Vellore Institute of Technology, India and Africa Global Sister Cities Foundation. Attempts are also being made to establish links with Pulaski Technical College, USA” he said.

The Council Chairman of the Polytechnic and the new Vice-Chancellor (V.C) of the University of Education Winneba (UEW) Prof Mawutor Avoke exhorted the graduands to present themselves as worthy ambassadors of the Polytechnic in all endeavors.  

“We are proud of your academic achievements and share in your joy and excitement on this special day. It is our hope that you become enviable ambassadors of the polytechnic wherever you find yourselves” he said.