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| | 13 graduate from the UGBS-Enterprise Training Programme |    | | | The Enterprise Development Services Unit (EDS) of the University of Ghana Business School (UGBS) has graduated the fourth batch of 13 participants of its Creative Enterprise Training Programme at a ceremony at the British Council in Accra.
Mr. Theophilus Tabi, Executive Secretary of the UGBS, who chaired the ceremony, in his brief remarks commended participants for aspiring to gain knowledge “beyond their horizons”. He called on them to make use of the networks they have established by meeting regularly to “brainstorm and share ideas”. He also assured them that the UGBS would continue to monitor their progress even after the training exercise. Mr. Tabi made a passionate appeal to government and the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MOTI) to assist the graduands as well as other Small-Medium Enterprises (SMEs), to sustain their businesses which he said would contribute to the growth of the economy. He appealed to the British Council, to ensure that the programme is sustained.
The Director of the British Council, Mr. Anibaba, in his remarks said meaningful success requires not just sheer talent but also credible scholarship, knowledge of the operating context, and uniting of strengths through partnerships. He was happy with the excellent relations existing between the British Council and the UGBS, and commended the hard work put in the management of the EDS to ensure that participants were well taken care off. Mr. Anibaba hoped that the graduands would translate the skills they have acquired from the programme to bear on their businesses, adding that in the area of film production, the West African sub-region needed experts in quality film production.
Mr. Alex Mensah, Assistant Commercial Officer of the Ministry of the Trade and Industry, who delivered the key note address on behalf of the Chief Director of the Ministry, congratulated the UGBS and the British Council for the partnership in undertaking the training, adding that the acquisition of skills by the SMEs is essential for strengthening the country’s industrial sector.
The Business Development Manager of the EDS, Mrs. Marjorie Beeko expressed appreciation to many bodies, including the British Council for providing the concept and support to run the 4 training sessions. She acknowledged
the support of faculty and staff of the UGBS, and other resource persons from the Ministry of Trade and Industry and the Registrar-General’s Department. Mrs. Beeko noted that the feedback from participants rated the impact of the training on their businesses as “overwhelming”, and called on the British Council to continue to support the programme.
The Class Prefect, Mr. Christian Adusu-Donkor, in his Valedictory Speech congratulated his colleagues for the cordial and mature way in which they undertook the training.
This year’s graduation brings to 73, the total number of persons who have received training under the programme. The Creative Enterprise Training Programme, which began in 2009 aims at imparting requisite skills to participants to enhance growth of their businesses. Participants come from various backgrounds from the creative industries, comprising radio and television, advertising, music, film, theatre and other performing arts, such as computer games and software, fashion design, architecture, and publishing industries, etc. Participants also include students from tertiary institutions who are desirous of setting up their own businesses. | | | | Date Published: 02/04/2011 | | | |   |
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