Mahama pledges Catholic university, regional hospital for Damongo

President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to establish two major projects, the Catholic Science and Technology University and a regional hospital in Damongo in the Savannah Region.

The President made the announcement during a courtesy call by the Catholic Metropolitan Archbishop of Tamale, Most Rev. Philip Naameh, at the Presidency.

According to President Mahama, initial funding for the proposed university will come from the $30 million grant promised by the Chinese President, Xi Jinping.

The regional hospital, he explained, will also serve as a teaching facility for the proposed Catholic Science and Technology University, which will have a Faculty of Medical Sciences to train medical doctors and other allied health professionals.

The President during the discussion, reiterated the government’s commitment to revamp Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions.

Archbishop Naameh, who proposed the name and location of the university, raised various educational and social issues affecting the northern sector and made a passionate plea for redress.

The meeting was attended by Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, Presidential Advisor and Special Aide to the President, Joyce Bawah Mogtari, Elvis Afriyie Ankrah, Office of the President and Rita Naa Odoley Sowah, Deputy Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs.