Graduates of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) have been urged to continually enhance their knowledge and skills in emerging technologies, particularly Artificial Intelligence (AI), to remain relevant in a rapidly evolving world.
Speaking at the 58th Congregation ceremony for the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Prof Dadson Awunyo-Vitor, the College’s Provost, highlighted the critical role advanced skills and innovation play in addressing societal challenges.
He also noted that with a growing student population, the College must adopt innovative teaching and learning methods while tailoring its projects to fill existing gaps.
The College remains committed to advancing agricultural production, rural development, and sustainable resource management through research, teaching, training, and mentorship programmes.
This year, the College presented 1,393 undergraduate students for graduation, comprising 927 males and 466 females.
The Faculty of Agriculture graduated 861 students, while the Faculty of Natural Resources graduated 517 students.
Among these graduates, 168 achieved first-class honours, 687 attained second-class upper division, 513 received second-class lower division, and 25 graduated with a pass.
Prof Awunyo-Vitor lauded the College for securing substantial funding over the past year. Key achievements include: $91,300.50 for a research project. €97,475 from the European Union for a climate resilience project. GHS 1.2 million from the Ghana School Development Fund for poultry and aquaculture development. CAD 499,500 from the International Development Research Centre for research on culturally responsive teaching practices.
These grants underscore the College’s commitment to impactful research and innovation.
Addressing the graduates, Mr Alloysius Attah Bio, CEO and co-founder of Farmerline, encouraged them to view agriculture as a promising and lucrative career option.
He emphasised untapped opportunities in areas such as climate-change transformation, precision agribusiness, smart agricultural production, and processing.
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