The Member of Parliament for Bongo, Charles Bawa-Duah, has pledged GH¢10,000 to support financially disadvantaged students at Regentropfen University College, while the government has indicated its commitment to advancing plans for a medical school at the University of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS) in Navrongo.
The announcements were made during Regentropfen University College’s 10th anniversary celebration, held on October 10, 2026, at Namoo-Kansoe in the Bongo District of the Upper East Region.
Speaking at the event, Mr Bawa-Duah announced the GH¢10,000 pledge towards the newly established Regentropfen Fund for Needy but Brilliant Students, an initiative intended to support academically capable students who face financial difficulties.
He welcomed the establishment of the fund, noting that financial challenges should not prevent talented young people from pursuing higher education.
The fund is expected to complement the institution’s existing scholarship schemes and Work and Study programme, which provide financial assistance to students.
Beyond the financial pledge, Mr Bawa-Duah urged Regentropfen to prioritise practical, skills-based academic programmes that would prepare graduates for employment and entrepreneurship.
He said tertiary institutions must equip students with relevant competencies to respond to the country’s changing employment needs and contribute meaningfully to national development.
The MP also commended the university college’s leadership for the progress made over the past decade, saying improvements in its infrastructure and development were evident compared with his previous visit.
He expressed optimism that the institution would achieve further growth in academic programmes, infrastructure and student development in the coming years.
Meanwhile, the Upper East Regional Minister, Donatus Akamugri Atanga, who represented the Vice President at the anniversary celebration, assured the leadership of UTAS that he would follow up on requests concerning the institution’s development.
Among the issues raised were plans to establish a medical school, improve road infrastructure and secure a formal charter for the university.
Mr Atanga disclosed that efforts were far advanced towards establishing a teaching hospital at the Bolgatanga Regional Hospital, while plans for a medical school at UTAS were also progressing.
He welcomed the proposed medical school, explaining that expanding medical education in the Upper East Region could create additional opportunities for healthcare training and help strengthen the region’s health sector.
The Regional Minister also acknowledged concerns about road infrastructure and the university’s chartering process, describing them as issues requiring attention to support the institution’s development.
He assured the university’s leadership that he would communicate the concerns to the Office of the Vice President and engage the relevant authorities on the way forward.
The proposed medical school and teaching hospital, if established, would expand opportunities for medical training and healthcare delivery in the Upper East Region.
The anniversary celebration brought together government officials, traditional authorities, religious leaders, university officials, students, alumni and development partners to reflect on Regentropfen’s progress and future aspirations.
The event was held under the theme, “From Vision to Reality: A Decade of Promoting Talents and Shaping Future Minds.”
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