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Prof. Goski Alabi Champions African Higher Education at EAIE 2025 Conference in Gothenburg

Published

2 months ago

September 12, 2025

The 35th Annual Conference of the European Association for International Education (EAIE) brought together over 7,000 higher education professionals in Gothenburg, Sweden, under the theme “Go-Create.”

Prof. Goski Alabi, Acting Vice Chancellor of Accra Metropolitan University (Accra Met), represented both Accra Met and the African Network for Internationalization of Education (ANIE). Together with OBREAL, the two institutions co-hosted a stand at the Study & Research in Africa Pavilion, showcasing opportunities in African higher education and research.

Key Highlights

Global Visibility: Accra Met and ANIE gained strong exposure through the Africa Pavilion, engaging with universities, funding bodies, and global partners.

Networking: New partnerships were initiated with European universities and alliances, with discussions around joint research, mobility schemes, and co-created academic programmes.

Trends in Focus: Sessions spotlighted flexible mobility, micro-credentials, blended learning, and equitable partnerships — areas where African institutions can play a leading role.

Opportunities Ahead: EU frameworks such as Erasmus+ and Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions presented tangible avenues for African institutions to access funding, researcher exchanges, and collaborative projects.

Doctoral & Research Capacity: The emphasis on doctoral research and international collaboration aligns well with Accra Met’s and ANIE’s mission to strengthen African research capacity.

Looking Forward

The conference outcomes set the stage for Accra Met and ANIE to:

Formalize partnerships initiated in Gothenburg;

Develop joint programmes and micro-credentials;

Enhance Africa’s visibility in global higher education;

Position Accra Met as a hub for international education and research collaboration.

Accra Metropolitan University and ANIE are proud to have represented Africa at EAIE 2025 and look forward to turning these global connections into impactful collaborations.

Central Region

MTN Ghana Foundation Completes 170 Impactful Projects Nationwide

Published

3 days ago

November 5, 2025

Bismark Botchwey

MTN Ghana Foundation’s Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives Make a Lasting Impact

Mr. Michael Gbowonyo, General Manager of Internal Audit and Forensics, MTN Ghana

The MTN Ghana Foundation has been at the forefront of championing corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives aimed at driving growth and development in communities across the country.

During a panel discussion at the 2025 MTN Media and Stakeholders Forum held on Thursday, October 30, at Elmina Beach Resort, Mr. Michael Gbowonyo, General Manager of Internal Audit and Forensics at MTN Ghana, highlighted the foundation’s remarkable CSR endeavors.

2025 Media & Stakeholders Forum – Panel Discussion

With over 170 projects implemented nationwide, the MTN Ghana Foundation’s CSR initiatives are focused on three key areas: Education, Health, and Economic Empowerment. In the realm of Education, the foundation has made significant contributions, including the construction of classroom blocks, school dormitories, libraries, and ICT centers for schools and prisons.

Mr. Michael Gbowonyo, General Manager of Internal Audit and Forensics, MTN Ghana

Additionally, the MTN Bright Scholarship initiative has provided full educational sponsorship opportunities to thousands of tertiary students and approximately 200 teachers across the country.

In the Health sector, the MTN Ghana Foundation has made substantial investments, including the provision of fully equipped blood banks at the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital and Winneba Trauma Hospital. Furthermore, the foundation has constructed a 15-bed children’s ward at the Twifo Praso District Hospital at a total cost of GHC 150,000.

Other notable initiatives include the “Yellow Care” program, which supports infants in hospitals, and annual sponsorships and donations to traditional councils in the Central Region during festivals such as the Edina Bakatue, Oguaa Fetu Afahye, and Aboakyire.

Through its corporate social responsibility initiatives, the MTN Ghana Foundation is making a tangible impact in the lives of Ghanaians, demonstrating the company’s commitment to giving back to the communities it serves.