College of Basic Applied Sciences students showcase innovation
Products from science institutions in the country have come under criticism for not applying the innovative ideas they are being taught.
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However, students at the College of Basic Applied Sciences have proven this wrong by demonstrating innovative science products necessary to make life easier.
This was evident at an exhibition and community engagement at La Bawaleshie in Accra, where varied agricultural, food and vocational products from research centres of the college, including solar-powered water pumps, customised disease and climate-resistant seedlings, rubber materials for engineering services, ready-to-eat canned cowpea stew and ready-to-eat waakye, among others, were displayed and up for sale.
This was aimed at promoting the use of locally produced products and cutting down on imports.
As part of efforts to mark the Day of Scientific Renaissance of Africa, the college held community engagement in collaboration with the Ayawaso West Municipal Assembly to create awareness of the critical role science and technology played in national development as approved by the African Union (AU).
It brought together members of the La Bawaleshie Traditional Council, academicians, scientists, students and people within the society to educate them on the benefits of science to the society while viewing the various innovative science products on display.
They also provided health screening and vaccinations for both humans and animals.
Upscale
Addressing the participants, the Provost of the college, Professor Boateng Onwona-Agyeman, called for private partnerships to upscale research for national development.
That, he explained, was to ensure that science products manufactured from the research were adequately explored and marketed for commercial purposes to help contribute to the economic growth of the country.
Appreciation
The Director of Shiashie Zonal Council, Ayawaso West Assembly, Mariam Okantey, commended the institution for reaching out to the municipality to actively engage the community on the developmental projects the institution had undertaken.
Speaking on behalf of the Municipal Chief Executive, she pledged the assembly’s commitment to ensure that the products showcased were marketed to benefit the people in the municipality.
The Acting Regent of La Bawaleshie Traditional Council, Godfred Ashie Dzanie, was hopeful that other colleagues in the municipality would take the illustrious lead to organise similar activities for the good of the neighbourhood.