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Celtel Enhances Internet Access at Have Technical Institute with GHC150,000 Project.

Afadjato South: Ghanaian Indigenous Mobile Telecommunications Company, Celtel, has provided a broad range internet connection for the Have Technical Institute in the Afadjato South District of the Volta Region. The GHC150,000 project would provide free internet for thousands of students and has a technical component to ensure enhanced coverage over time. It was commissioned during the 40th Anniversary celebration of the Institute. According to Ghana News Agency, Dr. Prince Kofi Kludjeson, Executive Chair of Celtel Network Ltd, who also established the technical institute, said it was part of a broader project to transform the whole country into a smart city. The project is being rolled out at the University of Health and Allied Sciences and the Ho Technical Institute, with the Volta Regional Coordinating Council and senior high schools in the region set to benefit. Dr. Kludjeson stated that the project would be expanded to include devices, with each child provided with a smart device while internet coverage was extended to homes in the communities. He emphasized the project's significance for Ghana's development, aiming to empower schools and bring ICT education closer to the people. He also promised to sustain support for the school, noting the impressive turnout of alumni for the anniversary celebration. Mr. James Etornam Flolu, the District Chief Executive of Afadzato South, who commissioned the project, said it aligned with the government's efforts to transform education in the country. He encouraged the school and community to support the project and committed to ensuring government collaboration. He expressed pride in the initiative being led by a member of their community and anticipated Celtel's continued success. The 40th Anniversary Celebration, themed 'Technical Vocational Education and Training: A Catalyst for Ghana's Development,' honored Dr. Kludjeson for his founding role and continuous support for the school. In his acceptance speech, he thanked community leaders and the EP Church for their sup port of his vision for a technical institution. As President of the Volta Development Forum, he assured efforts to transform TVET education in the Volta Region. Mr. Enoch Darlyn Akpah, Principal of the technical institute with a student population of over 1500, highlighted infrastructure challenges, including the use of a single building for dormitory and classrooms, and appealed to the Government for support. Mr. Kennedy Kludjeson, Board Chairman of the School and an alumnus, commended the school's role in the area's transformation and pledged efforts to meet the demand for employable skills. Professor Ben Honyenuga, Vice Chancellor of the Ho Technical University and special guest at the event, affirmed the clear path for TVET learners with recent investments. He promised continuous collaboration and support from the technical university. A fundraiser was held for infrastructure development, with generous contributions from past students and support from political and community leaders.