The Accra Technical University( ATU )has embarked on a clean-up exercise at its premises and Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park as part of its 75th anniversary celebrations.
The exercise was organised by the 75th Anniversary Planning Committee of the University in collaboration with the Department of Networking and Community Engagement, and the Accra Metropolitan Assembly.
The initiative aimed to underscore the University’s dedication to environmental stewardship and community engagement.
Professor Alice Constance Mensah, Chairperson for the 75th Anniversary Planning Committee, expressed her enthusiasm for the project, and stressed the importance of giving back to the community.
“This clean-up campaign not only restores the memorial park’s splendour but also strengthens our ties with the community,” she said.
Students, faculty members, and volunteers eagerly joined forces to participate in the clean-up campaign.
Armed with gloves, machetes, dustpans, waste bins, brooms, and a tricycle, they worked diligently to remove litter, clear debris, and rejuvenate the spaces within the University and park’s precincts.
Prof Mensah highlighted the importance of individuals and the public keeping the memorial park clean when they visit.
She emphasised the value of environmental stewardship and asked everyone to develop the habit of maintaining the place’s cleanliness.
Prof Mensah urged other institutions to emulate the University’s efforts to uphold tidiness and create a friendly environment.
She commended participants for their sincere dedication and hard work towards the exercise.
“Today’s event embodies the spirit of unity and service that defines Accra Technical University.
“Let us carry forward this momentum as we continue to celebrate the 75th anniversary,” she said.
GNA
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March 23, 2024
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