Koforidua Technical University (KTU) has officially entered into a strategic partnership with Thrive Africa, an organisation dedicated to accelerating digital skill development across the continent. The collaboration was formalised at a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing ceremony held on campus.

KTU was represented by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. John Owusu, and the Registrar, Ms. Evelyn Fafa Adom, while Mr. Gad Ocran, Founder and CEO of Thrive Africa, signed on behalf of the organisation.

This landmark partnership sets the stage for transformative digital education initiatives aimed at empowering the next one million Africans with high-paying, in-demand digital skills. The collaboration will roll out short, intensive 3-month courses in cutting-edge areas such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Science, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, and more.

Speaking at the event, Mr. Ocran emphasised the urgency for students and the youth of KTU to embrace digital transformation. “In today’s rapidly evolving AI-driven world, it is crucial for young people to prioritise acquiring relevant, future-ready skills. We believe this partnership will serve as a bridge between academic learning and the real-world needs of the digital economy,” he said.

He also highlighted the importance of strengthening ties between academia and industry to ensure that students graduate not only with theoretical knowledge but with practical, job-ready expertise.

This collaboration marks a significant step toward KTU’s mission to become a hub for innovation, technology, and industry-ready talent in Ghana and beyond.