The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) is exploring a partnership with the Ministry of Food and Agriculture to develop locally
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) is exploring a partnership with the Ministry of Food and Agriculture to develop locally manufactured traffic-light systems and agricultural machinery as part of efforts to promote home-grown solutions to Ghana’s development challenges.
The initiative follows a meeting between KNUST Vice Chancellor, Prof. Christian Agyare, and the Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture and Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon, Hon. John Dumelo, at the University today at the University.
The engagement focused on how KNUST’s research, engineering expertise and technical capacity could be brought to bear on practical challenges confronting the country.
A key proposal from the discussions is for KNUST’s engineering departments to work on the design and production of traffic-light systems locally. The technology could subsequently be refined and deployed on a wider scale, potentially reducing dependence on imported systems.
Agriculture also featured prominently in the discussions, with the two sides exploring the development of locally produced agricultural machinery, equipment and technologies to support farmers and reduce the country’s reliance on imported solutions.
Prof. Agyare said KNUST has the expertise and infrastructure required to turn the ideas into workable projects.
“I have confidence in KNUST’s capacity to undertake the proposed projects, looking at our strong human resource base, technical expertise and research capabilities,” he said.
The Vice Chancellor stressed the importance of building stronger links between academic institutions and government, arguing that research should translate into solutions that respond to real needs in society.
“Real transformation begins when ideas, expertise and a shared commitment come together to address the challenges that matter most,” Prof. Agyare noted.
He said the proposed areas of collaboration presented an opportunity for the University to contribute more directly to national development through innovation and applied research.
Prof. Agyare further welcomed Hon. Dumelo’s initiative and expressed optimism that the engagement would lead to sustained collaboration between KNUST and government.
“I appreciate Hon. Dumelo’s initiative and look forward to sustained engagement that connects KNUST’s expertise and innovation with national and community development priorities,” he said.
The proposed collaboration comes as KNUST continues to position its research and technical capabilities toward addressing practical challenges in Ghana, particularly in areas where locally developed solutions could help reduce dependence on imported technology.
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