Wa Polytechnic

Wa Polytechnic in Upper West which serves as tertiary institution for training Technocrats has now been converted to a Technical University alongside Bolgatanga Polytechnic.
The Technical University Act 922 was considered by Parliament on the 3rd of April 2020 after which Majority of Parliament seconded the motion to Convert Wa Polytechnic and Bolgatanga Polytechnic into Technical Universities.

Ghana had 10 Polytechnics and out of the 10, 8 were converted to technical Universities by the Former President of Ghana John Dramani Mahama whilst efforts were being put in place for Both Wa Polytechnic and Bolga Polytechnic to meet Infrastructure and Human Resource requirements before they can be converted to Technical Universities.

According to the 1st Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Mr. Joseph Osei Owusu, The Technical University Amendment Bill was Read the for the Third Time and Duly Passed.

Video Loading

By: Upperwestmedia.net