The third Confucius Institute in Ghana was inaugurated in Kumasi, the country's second-largest city. This institute, a collaborative effort between Ghana's Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) and China's Hubei University of Automotive Technology, aims to facilitate easier access for local students to learn about Chinese language and culture. The inauguration marks a significant educational partnership, emphasizing the commitment to providing academically proficient graduates who are well-equipped to face the challenges of our dynamic world, stated Rita Akosua Dickson, the vice-chancellor of KNUST, during the launch event. This initiative follows the establishment of two previous Confucius Institutes at the University of Ghana and the University of Cape Coast in Ghana.
She mentioned that the Confucius Institute will play a crucial role in helping KNUST create a model centre for undergraduate Chinese programs and Chinese language learning in the central and northern regions of Ghana. Zhang Wenxue, the council chairman of Hubei University of Automotive Technology, highlighted that the newly established Confucius Institute will serve as an additional platform to enhance cultural exchanges and strengthen the friendship between China and Ghana. Tang Hong, the president of the Ghana Association of Chinese Societies, pointed out that Ghanaian graduates with proficiency in Chinese are highly sought after in the local job market as the collaboration between China and Ghana continues to progress.
Tang added that an increasing number of Ghanaian businessmen are now engaging in communication with their Chinese counterparts in the Chinese language. He expressed confidence that, with continued exchange and mutual learning, the younger generation will emerge as a new driving force in advancing the shared development and progress between China and Ghana.
