{"id":5310,"date":"2026-04-09T11:03:26","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T11:03:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/uwrcc.gov.gh\/?p=5310"},"modified":"2026-04-09T11:03:46","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T11:03:46","slug":"empowering-graduate-scholars-grasag-week-celebration-2026-kicks-off-at-ubids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/uwrcc.gov.gh\/index.php\/empowering-graduate-scholars-grasag-week-celebration-2026-kicks-off-at-ubids\/","title":{"rendered":"EMPOWERING GRADUATE SCHOLARS: GRASAG WEEK CELEBRATION 2026 KICKS Off AT UBIDS"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">In an inspiring ceremony that highlights the pivotal role of graduate students in forging Ghana&#8217;s future, the Upper West Regional Minister, Hon. Charles Lwanga Puozing Esq., officially inaugurated the Graduate Students\u2019 Association (GRASAG) Week Celebration 2026 at the University of Business and Integrated Development Studies (UBIDS) in Wa.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">Under the banner of this year&#8217;s theme, \u201cReimagining Development: Graduate Voices for Peace, Innovation, Inclusion, and Sustainability,\u201d Hon. Puozing emphasized the significant contributions of graduate scholars in addressing contemporary global challenges. He urged students to fully embrace their roles as thinkers, innovators, and advocates for peace, adding that the development agenda must prioritize inclusivity and sustainability.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">\u201cYour voices matter,\u201d he urged, motivating attendees to actively participate in national dialogues and utilize their academic expertise to tackle urgent societal issues. The minister also reiterated his commitment, along with the Regional Coordinating Council, to support initiatives that empower youth and foster academic excellence.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">The GRASAG Week Celebration is set to provide a dynamic platform for intellectual exchange and networking, paving the way for future contributions to Ghana\u2019s development.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">The event\u2019s launch marks a crucial milestone in nurturing the leaders of tomorrow who are dedicated to promoting a peaceful, innovative, and inclusive society.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">Stay tuned for more updates as GRASAG Week unfolds!<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">For additional information, please 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