{"id":106759,"date":"2025-12-14T05:40:08","date_gmt":"2025-12-14T05:40:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=106759"},"modified":"2025-12-14T05:40:08","modified_gmt":"2025-12-14T05:40:08","slug":"veep-tasks-uenr-graduates-to-build-ghanas-sustainable-future","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=106759","title":{"rendered":"Veep tasks UENR graduates to build Ghana\u2019s sustainable future"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang delivered a rousing charge to the latest cohort of engineers, scientists, and environmental specialists from the University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR). <\/p>\n

Speaking at the University\u2019s 10th Congregation Ceremony on Saturday, December 13, 2025, Professor Opoku-Agyemang defined the new mandate for Ghana\u2019s technical professionals: anchoring their work in Purpose, Integrity, and Sustainability.<\/p>\n

The Vice President emphasized that the nation\u2019s journey toward development cannot rely solely on academic credentials but must prioritize ethical, community-focused solutions from institutions like UENR, which was established in 2011 and operates nine schools across its Sunyani and Dormaa Ahenkro campuses.<\/p>\n

Professor Opoku-Agyemang directly addressed the critical intersection of technology and ethics, arguing that innovation loses its value if it fails to serve the broad populace or damages the environment. She stressed that the focus on sustainability must be non-negotiable.<\/p>\n

\u201cInnovation must be designed for the long term, focusing on technologies that are affordable, fair, and environmentally responsible.\u201d<\/p>\n

She further implored the UENR graduates to dismantle silos in their professional lives.<\/p>\n

She asked the graduates to \u201ccollaborate across disciplines, sectors, and communities.\u201d<\/p>\n

Echoing the national demand for ethical leadership, the Vice President affirmed the crucial role UENR\u2019s graduates will play in addressing Ghana\u2019s energy and climate challenges.<\/p>\n

\u201cGhana needs your skills, creativity, and commitment to service to build a sustainable and prosperous future,\u201d she stated.<\/p>\n

The call to action was strongly supported by industry representatives and traditional leadership, who emphasized the graduates\u2019 role as change-makers<\/p>\n

Ing. Maximilian Kwarteng, Deputy Director of the Renewable Energy Department at Bui Power Authority, highlighted the necessity of UENR\u2019s specific training for national policy goals. <\/p>\n

He urged graduates to become change-makers in Ghana\u2019s energy sector, highlighting their technologist mindset as critical for climate resilience and achieving the goals of the Ghana Energy Compact.<\/p>\n

Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Agyeman Badu II, the Paramount Chief of the Dormaa Traditional Area and Chairman of the UENR Governing Council, reminded the graduates of the institution\u2019s core promise. He encouraged graduates to uphold excellence, innovation, and sustainability.<\/p>\n

He emphasized that UENR\u2019s motto, \u201cExcellence in Innovation for a Sustainable Future,\u201d is a call to action for graduates to innovate responsibly and contribute to sustainable development.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Osagyefo also commended UENR\u2019s commitment to diversity and equitable access, particularly efforts to increase female enrollment and support underrepresented students, noting that diversity drives innovation. He encouraged them to be bold.<\/p>\n

The Vice President also took time to praise the collective efforts of the university faculty, researchers, parents, and industry partners for shaping responsible leaders, and called on the private sector to invest in research, and innovation hubs.<\/p>\n

The graduating class found their inspiration in the words of their valedictorian, Jennifer Addae, who achieved the distinction of Best Graduating Student. She rallied her colleagues with a parting message of enduring strength:<\/p>\n

Jennifer Addae expressed gratitude for the support she received throughout her academic journey and urged her colleagues to \u201cremain bold, resilient, and committed to using knowledge to innovate, solve problems, and impact society.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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