Africa-Press – Ghana. A brief, but colourful ceremony has been held at the Suame Technical Institute, near Kumasi, to mark the first anniversary of the Heavy-Duty Artisans Association of Ghana (GHAART).
It was on the theme: “Empowering Skilled Hands for a Better Tomorrow”.
Mr. Suleman Abdul Rahman, National President of GHAART in a welcoming address, said the group was committed to mobilizing artisans across the country, to come under one umbrella, to improve their lot.
He said opportunities await artisans to train and upgrade themselves to be abreast with the fast-changing automobile field across the globe and urged them to get on board.
Mr. Jerry Aflabo, Ashanti Regional Manager of the Driver and Vehicles Licensing Authority (DVLA), in a presentation, urged GHAART members and Artisans in general, to have confidence in their chosen carrier, and deliver as true professionals.
He also charged artisans to uphold the virtues of honesty, integrity and discipline at all times, and win the hearts of customers, while giving the trade a very good image.
“Let’s cherish our trade, build mutual trust with customers, and be in good business, to impact positively on society and beyond,” he admonished.
Mr. Nurudeen Ansomah, the Principal of the Suame Technical Institute, urged parents and guardians to encourage their female wards to venture into technical education, which is generally seen as a male domain.
He, however, disclosed that more females were showing interest in technical education, and it was good for the future of the country.
Mr Ansomah said the Institute currently has a student population of 1,250 (816 males, and 334 females).
Mr. George Hooper, an officer of the Seahorse Lubricants Company, commended the leadership of GHAART for their vision, and pledged his outfit’s continued support, to ensure vehicular, passenger and road safety always.
Miss Dorcas Afriyie, a student of Suame Technical Institute, told the Ghana News Agency later in an interview that gender was not a criterion for success, but equal opportunities, to learn, to achieve one’s ambition.
“Let’s encourage our wives, daughters, sisters and female friends, to venture into technical education, because when women are given opportunity to venture into male dominated fields, they could make great change in society,” she stated.
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