A delegation, led by Professor Agyeman Badu Akosa, Board Vice-Chairman of Ensign Global College met the Management of Ghana Grid Company Ltd. (GRIDCo) on Thursday, February 21, 2023, to discuss the launch of its Masters program in Health and Safety, as well as solicit ideas for collaboration with institutions, who have inculcated Health and Safety in their line of operations.
Addressing Management during the visit, Professor Akosa explained that the programme is a professional and educational initiative in Health & Safety, which seeks to bridge safety gaps in all aspects of life. He added that, the programme will cover a broad range of areas, including, Occupational Safety; Community Safety; Food Safety; General Health and Safety, among others.
Professor Akosa also commended GRIDCo for diligently ensuring that safety consciousness remains a priority in its operations.
Ing. Ebenezer Kofi Essienyi, Chief Executive of GRIDCo commended the team from the College for taking such a significant initiative. On behalf of Management, he expressed the Company’s willingness to collaborate with the College for the benefit of staff.
Ms. Florence Agyei, Director of Human Resources recommended the inclusion of Lifestyle and Wellbeing in the curriculum. Mr. Richard Ntim, Director of Internal Audit, also commended the delegation for having such a brilliant vision, noting that the programme is worth taking advantage of.
Other Management staff who participated in the meeting were Ing. Mark Baah, Director of the Southern Network Department and Mrs. Monica Senanu, Director of Legal. Also present were Mr. Samuel Kow Acquah, Manager of Strategy Risk and Compliance, and Ing., Wofa Kojo Kwarteng, Special Assistant to the Chief Executive
Other members of the delegation were, Ms. Emelia Ahadjie, Programmes Manager for Health & Safety and Mr. Patrick Umeh, Assistant Programmes Manager for Health & Safety.
Ensign Global College is a world-class School of Public Health, located in the Volta Region of Ghana, which is affiliated to the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology, as well as the University of Utah, U.S.A. It is focused on leadership, professionalism and entrepreneurship.
