Government secures $92m for Engineering and Agriculture University
Government secured a $92 million financing agreement to begin work on the University of Engineering and Agricultural Sciences (UEAS). The agreement is with a Korean contractor. The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, confirmed that funding has been secured after earlier delays, noting that the agreement "will ensure the completion of the facility".
President John Mahama is expected to announce a governing council for the university soon, following Parliament's approval of legislation establishing the institution and outlining its management structure. The university's main campus will be located at Bunso in the Eastern Region, with additional campuses planned for Kenyasi in the Ashanti Region and Acherensua in the Ahafo Region. The project was first launched in 2023 under the administration of former President Nana Akufo-Addo but stalled due to payment challenges involving the contractor.
Once operational, UEAS is expected to support national development by equipping graduates with practical skills and driving innovation in the agricultural sector.
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The government and a Korean contractor are collaborating on a new University of Engineering and Agricultural Sciences (UEAS). The university aims to address critical gaps - but what challenges lie ahead?
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