In a remarkable achievement signaling progress in bridging gender disparities in education, 37 female students of Bolgatanga Technical University (BTU) graduated with First Class Honours during the university’s 13th Congregation, held in the Upper East Region.
The ceremony celebrated the academic accomplishments of 676 graduates, comprising 389 males and 287 females.
The Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor Samuel Erasmus Alnaa, expressed pride in the strides made by female students, even though male students still led in the number of First Class achievers.
“We are proud to announce that 113 of our graduates obtained First Class Honours, and out of this, 37 are females. This is a strong signal that women are breaking barriers in academia,” he stated.
The graduation breakdown includes 291 Bachelor of Technology students, 319 Higher National Diploma (HND) students, 59 Diploma students, and 7 Competency-Based Training (CBT) students.
Professor Alnaa encouraged all graduates to remain focused and determined as they transition into the job market.
“Don’t relent in your efforts to excel, particularly in a highly competitive work environment,” he advised.
However, he noted that the university continues to face challenges, particularly with low enrolment numbers.
“Although we recorded a marginal increase in enrolment this academic year compared to the last, the figures are still below expectations. This low enrolment impacts our Internally Generated Funds (IGF), making it difficult to develop physical infrastructure and support operational expenses,” he explained.
Despite these hurdles, the growing academic performance of female students—especially those achieving First Class distinctions—marks a significant milestone in the university’s efforts to promote gender equity in higher education.
The achievement reflects the potential of young women to excel when given the opportunity, support, and encouragement to pursue academic excellence.
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