Mr. Ryuta Yoshikawa, Prof. Felix Ankomah Asante, Prof. Emmanuel Nyankson

The University of Ghana, through the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Toyota Tsusho Manufacturing Ghana Company Limited. The signing took place at a brief ceremony held at the Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Research, Innovation and Development (RID).
 
The University of Ghana was represented by Prof. Felix Ankomah Asante (Pro VC, RID), together with Prof. Emmanuel Nyankson (Head of Department) and Prof. Boateng Onwona-Agyeman. Toyota Tsusho Manufacturing Ghana Company Limited was represented by its Managing Director, Mr. RyutaYoshikawa.

UG Faculty Members and a delegation from Toyota Tsusho Manufacturing

The MoU seeks to foster collaboration between the Department and Toyota Tsusho Manufacturing Ghana in the development and implementation of short training programmes (including short-term courses and workshops), as well as the facilitation of internship opportunities and job placements for students. A key highlight of the agreement is the establishment of the “Toyota Academy”, a collaborative platform between the University and Toyota Tsusho aimed at advancing skills development and employment creation for Ghanaian youth.