In a quest to empower the youth and foster skill development, AVIC International Holding Corporation, a prominent Chinese company, has been instrumental in organizing the Africa Tech Challenge (ATC) since 2014. The recently concluded ATC Season 8 in 2023 marked another successful chapter in their journey towards enhancing technical competencies among African youth.
This season, AVIC Int. extended invitations to competitors through the Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (CTVET) to engage in rigorous training and final competitions across two disciplines: Mechanical Engineering CAD and CNC Lathe Turning. Among the participants, Koforidua Technical University (KTU) seized the opportunity by registering three competitors from the Mechanical Engineering Department.
Under the guidance of their Team Lead, Engr. Alexander Kwadwo Osei, KTU’s contingent, comprising Masters Samuel Arhin, Richard Dzokpo, and Gideon Ofori Ntiri, demonstrated exemplary skills and commitment in Mechanical Engineering CAD, prevailing over a competitive field drawn from various African nations.
The journey towards victory commenced with an intensive five-week training regimen focused on CAD Software Applications, conducted from July 24th to August 24th, 2023. This preparatory phase not only equipped the students with requisite technical proficiency but also instilled a sense of innovation crucial for success in the final competition held on August 25th, 2023.
Despite facing formidable opposition from counterparts across Africa, KTU’s students showcased exceptional ingenuity and emerged as frontrunners, garnering honors at the ATC Season 8.
The triumphant performance of KTU’s students underscores the institution’s dedication to fostering technical excellence, a commitment further reinforced by collaborative initiatives with AVIC. As KTU revels in this achievement, the university remains poised to leverage its success in ATC Season 8 as a springboard for continued participation and triumphs in subsequent editions of the competition.
This victory not only celebrates the individual accomplishments of KTU’s Mechanical Engineering students but also underscores the university’s stature as a beacon of technical education and innovation. It highlights the synergistic partnership between academic institutions like KTU and industry players such as AVIC International Holding Corporation, underscoring the transformative potential of collaborative endeavors in advancing technical proficiency and fostering innovation among Africa’s youth.
From Left, Prof. Ing. Richard Arthur (Dean – Faculty of Engineering), Engr. Alexander Kwadwo Osei (Team Lead), Competitors, Far right Dr Frank Agyen-Dwomoh (Head of Department, Mechanical Engineering)