The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has revealed that President John Dramani Mahama has earmarked a $30 million grant from the Chinese government to initiate the construction of a new University of Science and Technology in Damongo.
The announcement was made at the inauguration of the Governing Councils of four Colleges of Education: Agogo Presbyterian Women’s College of Education, Gbewa College of Education, Al-Faruq College of Education, and Enchi College of Education.
Addressing the gathering, Mr Iddrisu said the funding will serve as seed money for the university project, confirming that preparatory works have already commenced.
“President Mahama has dedicated $30 million of grant money he received from the Chinese government for us to begin work on a new University of Science and Technology in Damongo, and work has begun,” he stated.
He further disclosed that formal recommendations have been submitted to the Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Finance to begin a feasibility study. According to him, the process will involve engagements with key stakeholders to determine a suitable location for the institution.
In addition to the proposed university, the Education Minister outlined plans to improve Damongo Girls’ Secondary School, with the long-term goal of upgrading it to a Category A institution.
“Additionally, I’m giving some attention to Damango Girls’ Secondary School. I intend to elevate it to a Category A school, but I’ll work the process so that I don’t compromise quality by declaring it a Category A school,” he explained.
Mr Iddrisu assured that the school will benefit from focused interventions to accelerate its development.
“It will also receive some measurable support. And by the end of 2026, we should see some work at Damongo Secondary School,” he added.
The developments, he noted, reflect the government’s wider agenda to expand access to tertiary education and strengthen educational infrastructure, particularly in areas that have historically been underserved.
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