Prof. Samuel Erasmus Alnaa, Vice Chancellor of Bolgatanga Technical University, has expressed concern over the reluctance of females to pursue engineering-related programs.
He emphasized the importance of encouraging more females to enter these fields, acknowledging the societal barriers that deter them from pursuing such careers.
He made this comment while shedding light on the university’s recent graduation ceremony held on April 6th, 2024.
Among the highlights, Prof. Alnaa revealed that out of the 628 graduates, 84 graduated with first-class honors. The number is made up of 42 females and 42 males, showcasing a significant achievement in gender parity within the institution.
Despite this milestone, Prof. Alnaa expressed concern over the reluctance of females to pursue engineering-related programs. He emphasized the importance of encouraging more females to enter these fields, acknowledging the societal barriers that deter them from pursuing such careers.
“Females shy away from engineering-related courses, but we are making efforts at encouraging them to enter the field. They say what men can do, women can do better, so we are hoping that in the future, females will participate more in engineering programs.”
In a bid to address this disparity, Prof. Alnaa noted that the university has instituted a scheme to award the best female engineering student.
He also acknowledged the efforts of CAMFED, an NGO dedicated to empowering young women, for their initiatives in training female students in trade skills traditionally dominated by males.
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