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Ghana’s high education standards, offshoot of learnings from Nigeria – GEPA
Ghana’s high education standards, offshoot of learnings from Nigeria – GEPA
The Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) under the auspices of Ghana High Commission in Nigeria has urged youths aspiring to obtain university degrees to take advantage of its forthcoming international students recruitment fair.
According to it, the standard of education in Ghana is high, being as a result of learnings from Nigeria.
Mr Nicholas Quansah, Trade Attaché, Ghana Consulate General, gave the charge on Wednesday in Lagos at a news conference held ahead of a scheduled Oct. 17 to Oct.18 Education Recruitment Fair in Ikeja.
According to Quansah , the fair offers school certificate holders or parents who want their children to have their university degrees in Ghana, opportunities to explore the available options.
“About 16 universities, all fully accredited, are coming to the students fair.
“It is part of Ghana’s service to promote relationship with Nigeria, just as we participate in international trade fair.
“We encourage interested youths and parents to come for the fair, listen to the universities offers that exist in all levels of undergraduate, post graduate and PH.D courses as there will be on the spot admission,” he added.
Speaking, Mr Yaw Dankwa, Recruitment Officer, University of Ghana, disclosed that no fewer than 5,000 Nigerians were presently schooling in Ghana, with free movement under the ECOWAS protocols and with resident permit.
According to Dankwa, the academic system in Ghana is operated in a way that students graduate at expected time, as they are made to study full time.
“We have lots of collaboration with Nigeria. It is being said that the standard or quality of education in Ghana is rated high, this is as a result of what we learnt from Nigeria,” he said.
Also, Mr Banda Abdallah, Deputy Director, GEPA, who said that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs would be involved in the admission procedure, assured that security of students was prioritised.
He also said that they could stay back after graduation.
Abdallah, who expressed that the fees were affordable, mentioned some of the institution to include University of Ghana, Kumasi Technical University, Central University, WISCONSIN International University College, Ghana among others.
The Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) under the auspices of Ghana High Commission in Nigeria has urged youths aspiring to obtain university degrees to take advantage of its forthcoming international students recruitment fair.
According to it, the standard of education in Ghana is high, being as a result of learnings from Nigeria.
Mr Nicholas Quansah, Trade Attaché, Ghana Consulate General, gave the charge on Wednesday in Lagos at a news conference held ahead of a scheduled Oct. 17 to Oct.18 Education Recruitment Fair in Ikeja.
According to Quansah , the fair offers school certificate holders or parents who want their children to have their university degrees in Ghana, opportunities to explore the available options.
“About 16 universities, all fully accredited, are coming to the students fair.
“It is part of Ghana’s service to promote relationship with Nigeria, just as we participate in international trade fair.
“We encourage interested youths and parents to come for the fair, listen to the universities offers that exist in all levels of undergraduate, post graduate and PH.D courses as there will be on the spot admission,” he added.
Speaking, Mr Yaw Dankwa, Recruitment Officer, University of Ghana, disclosed that no fewer than 5,000 Nigerians were presently schooling in Ghana, with free movement under the ECOWAS protocols and with resident permit.
According to Dankwa, the academic system in Ghana is operated in a way that students graduate at expected time, as they are made to study full time.
“We have lots of collaboration with Nigeria. It is being said that the standard or quality of education in Ghana is rated high, this is as a result of what we learnt from Nigeria,” he said.
Also, Mr Banda Abdallah, Deputy Director, GEPA, who said that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs would be involved in the admission procedure, assured that security of students was prioritised.
He also said that they could stay back after graduation.
Abdallah, who expressed that the fees were affordable, mentioned some of the institution to include University of Ghana, Kumasi Technical University, Central University, WISCONSIN International University College, Ghana among others.
Ghana’s high education standards, offshoot of learnings from Nigeria – GEPA
UNIMAID Student Drowns in Gwange River, Another Rescued
By: Zagazola Makama
A tragic drowning incident has claimed the life of a University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) student, while another was rescued after they went swimming at the Gwange River Bank in Maiduguri.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred on March 14, 2025, around 7:00 p.m., when two UNIMAID students, identified as Abafras Abdiel from the Department of Forestry and Silas Sule from the Department of Geology, went to the Gwange River Bank behind ECWA Church for a swim.
While diving, both students drowned in the river, prompting an emergency response. A combined rescue team, including the police, divers, and fire service personnel, was immediately mobilized to the scene.
The rescue team managed to retrieve both victims and rushed them to the State Specialist Hospital, Maiduguri. While Abafras Abdiel was admitted for treatment, Silas Sule was unfortunately certified dead by doctors. His body has since been deposited at the hospital for autopsy and further investigations.
The authorities have urged students and residents to exercise caution when engaging in activities near water bodies, especially during the dry season, when river currents can be unpredictable.
UNIMAID Student Drowns in Gwange River, Another Rescued
Federal University Gusau: A 300-level student died in a bandit’s den in Zamfara
By: Our Reporter
This is truly heartbreaking. Zarah Abubakar Shehu, a 21-year-old 300-level student at Federal University Gusau, was abducted along with her two siblings by bandits in the early hours of Sunday, November 3, 2024, from their home in the Damba area of Gusau, Zamfara State.
The kidnappers initially demanded a ransom of ₦35 million for their release. After much struggle, the family managed to gather ₦10 million, which the kidnappers agreed to accept. However, even after receiving the money, they still refused to release Zarah. Instead, they demanded four motorcycles (Boza) and four cartons of engine oil.
Zarah and her siblings spent four months in captivity. When all the items were finally gathered, the kidnappers’ leader was informed. He then called his men to check on the captives. To everyone’s horror, his men responded that only two children remained; one of them, Zarah, had passed away and had already been buried two days earlier.
Zarah was the only daughter of her mother, making her loss even more devastating. Her passing is not just a tragedy for her family but a heartbreaking reflection of the ongoing insecurity in Zamfara State and the pain that countless families endure.
Federal University Gusau: A 300-level student died in a bandit’s den in Zamfara
Gunmen Kidnap Four Students in Katsina State
By: Zagazola Makama
Suspected armed bandits have abducted four students from Paris Quarters, behind the Federal University, Dutsinma, in Katsina State, security sources told Zagazola Makama on Sunday.
The attack occurred at about 2:20 a.m. on Sunday, when the assailants, reportedly in large numbers, quietly invaded the area and whisked away four individuals.
The victims have been identified as Wali Kayode (25), Fahad Muhammad (20), Emmanuel (surname unknown), and another yet-to-be-identified person.
Security operatives were mobilized to the scene immediately after receiving a distress call but the bandits had fled.
Security sources said that Efforts are ongoing to track down the kidnappers and rescue the victims safely.
Gunmen Kidnap Four Students in Katsina State
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