{"id":13952,"date":"2025-11-14T15:43:26","date_gmt":"2025-11-14T15:43:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pws.software\/ATUdemo1\/?p=13952"},"modified":"2026-01-13T15:47:28","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T15:47:28","slug":"atu-signs-contract-to-expand-ict-block-to-eight-floors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pws.software\/ATUdemo1\/atu-signs-contract-to-expand-ict-block-to-eight-floors\/","title":{"rendered":"ATU Signs Contract to Expand ICT Block to Eight Floors"},"content":{"rendered":"<body><p><\/p>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e585b82 elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-content\" data-id=\"e585b82\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-content.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-13384\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/atu.edu.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG-20251117-WA0002-1024x682.jpg?resize=640%2C426&#038;ssl=1\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/atu.edu.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG-20251117-WA0002-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/atu.edu.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG-20251117-WA0002-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/atu.edu.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG-20251117-WA0002-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/atu.edu.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG-20251117-WA0002-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/atu.edu.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG-20251117-WA0002.jpg 1600w\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/figure>\n<p>Accra Technical University (ATU) has signed a significant contract with FT Global Investment Limited to expand the University\u2019s ICT Block from four floors to eight. The agreement, which was formalised at a brief ceremony in the Council Chamber, represents a significant investment in ATU\u2019s technological future and growing academic needs.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking at the signing, the Acting Vice-Chancellor, Professor Amevi Acakpovi, stated that the project has become crucial due to the steady increase in student enrollment and the introduction of new, technology-driven programmes.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-13386\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/atu.edu.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG-20251117-WA0001-1024x768.jpg?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/atu.edu.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG-20251117-WA0001-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/atu.edu.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG-20251117-WA0001-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/atu.edu.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG-20251117-WA0001-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/atu.edu.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG-20251117-WA0001-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/atu.edu.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG-20251117-WA0001.jpg 1600w\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cOur current ICT Block can no longer meet the demand. This expansion will give students and staff a modern space for hands-on training, research, and digital innovation,\u201d he stated. He urged the contractor to deliver the project on schedule and reaffirmed management\u2019s full support throughout the construction period.<\/p>\n<p>The Managing Director of FT Global Investment Limited, Dr. Issah Mohammed, thanked ATU for the confidence placed in his company. He assured the University community that the project will be delivered to a high standard.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe will provide a quality, fully integrated building that ATU will be proud of,\u201d he said.<br>\nConstruction is expected to begin in the first week of January 2026 and is anticipated to take approximately 18 months to complete. Upon completion, the new eight-storey ICT Block will feature additional computer laboratories, digital lecture theatres, administrative and academic offices, and enhanced ICT infrastructure to support modern teaching and learning.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-13387\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/atu.edu.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG-20251117-WA0008-901x1024.jpg?resize=640%2C727&#038;ssl=1\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 901px) 100vw, 901px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/atu.edu.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG-20251117-WA0008-901x1024.jpg 901w, https:\/\/atu.edu.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG-20251117-WA0008-264x300.jpg 264w, https:\/\/atu.edu.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG-20251117-WA0008-768x873.jpg 768w, https:\/\/atu.edu.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG-20251117-WA0008-1352x1536.jpg 1352w, https:\/\/atu.edu.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG-20251117-WA0008.jpg 1408w\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"727\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/figure>\n<p>Present at the ceremony were the Acting Pro-Vice-Chancellor, the Acting Registrar, and Directors of Finance, Procurement, Works and Physical Development, and Public Affairs. Their presence underscored ATU\u2019s collective commitment to the project.<\/p>\n<p>The expansion of the ICT Block marks another bold step in strengthening ATU\u2019s position as a leader in technical and vocational education, providing students with the right environment to learn, innovate, and excel.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-13388\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/atu.edu.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG-20251117-WA0006-1024x768.jpg?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/atu.edu.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG-20251117-WA0006-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/atu.edu.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG-20251117-WA0006-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/atu.edu.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG-20251117-WA0006-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/atu.edu.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG-20251117-WA0006-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/atu.edu.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG-20251117-WA0006.jpg 1600w\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/figure>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-df3f731 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"df3f731\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/body>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Accra Technical University (ATU) has signed a significant contract with FT Global Investment Limited to expand the University\u2019s ICT Block from four floors to eight. The agreement, which was formalised at a brief ceremony in the Council Chamber, represents a significant investment in ATU\u2019s technological future and growing academic needs. 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