Former Rector of Koforidua Technical University (KTU), Dr George Afrani, has urged graduates to embrace opportunities in digitisation, software development, and artificial intelligence (AI) to thrive as entrepreneurs. Addressing the 21st Congregation of KTU in Koforidua yesterday, he emphasised that these fields, central to the ongoing Fourth Industrial Revolution, hold immense potential for young innovators.
Speaking under the theme "The Future of Science and Technology Education: The Role of Stakeholders", Dr Afrani highlighted that AI, though in its nascent stage, offers vast opportunities for graduates to leverage their technical skills to create innovative solutions. He encouraged them to harness these tools, not only to establish their businesses but also to create employment opportunities for others.
A total of 1,332 graduates received Higher National Diplomas, while 797 earned Bachelor of Technology degrees in various disciplines during the ceremony. Dr.
Afrani advised the graduates to adopt a proactive entrepreneurial mindset, starting small through digitization and social media. He cited inspirational examples such as Osei Kwame Despite, a celebrated Ghanaian entrepreneur, and Esther Ocloo, founder of Nkulenu Industries, to illustrate how discipline and hard work combined with technical expertise could lead to success.