The Deputy Minister of Information, Hon. Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has revealed that, the Government of Ghana has secured a 60 million dollar facility for the implementation of phase two of the University of Allied Science’ project at in the Volta Regional capital, Ho to elevate health care delivery in the country.
As stated by the Deputy Minister in charge of Information, the project is expected to enhance higher education in medicine to promote advanced medical care and provide jobs in the health sector.
According to Mr. Oppong, in September 2015 the first phase of the university funded by the Chinese government was officially handed over to Ghana, adding that, the first phase covered a land area of about 10,000 square metres and comprise the school of basic and biomedical science, lecture hall, libraries, student housing facilities and senior staff residential area.
Addressing a press briefing at the Eastern Premier Hotel, Koforidua in the Eastern Region, Mr. Kojo Oppong stated that, in July, 2018 President Nana Akufo-Addo on his tour of the Volta Region promised that in January, 2019 funding will be availed for work to start.
Mr. Nkrumah noted that, through to his promise, the Minister of Finance Mr. Ken Ofori Atta and the Chinese Ambasador Wan Shi Tin signed Memorandum of understanding(MOU) to that effect to avail the 60 million dollars for phase two of the project.
According to the Honourable Deputy Minister, phase two covers a total floor space of about 29,000 square metres and will provide for the central administration block, school of nursing and midwifery, duty and equipment rooms as well as supporting facilities like furniture computers and teaching aids for medical specialties.
Deputy Minister incharge of Information, Hon. Kojo Oppong Nkrumah revealed that, government is pleased about this development and wishes to work together with their Chinese partners to enhance the already strong bilateral relationship while deepening their commitment to the expansions in education, health care and infrastructure.
By: Gerrard-Israel
