Ho Technical University (HTU) on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, officially launched its institutional cloth as part of efforts to strengthen corporate branding and foster a deeper sense of unity within the University community.
The colourful ceremony brought together Management, faculty, staff, students, alumni and invited guests to witness the outdooring of the fabric.
In his address, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ben Q. Honyenuga highlighted the initiative as part of HTU’s broader corporate branding drive. He noted that the cloth transcends fabric and colour, symbolising the spirit, aspirations and collective identity of the University. He emphasised that the design tells the story of HTU’s journey from its humble beginnings to its current status as Ghana’s leading technical university.
Prof. Honyenuga further stressed that the cloth is intended to foster a sense of belonging among staff, students and alumni, while serving as an official representation of the University at formal functions and national events. He urged members of the community to wear it with dignity, mindful of their role as ambassadors of HTU’s core values and mission. He commended the three-member design team, Prof. Richard Gbadegbe, Prof. Elizabeth Obinnim and Mr. Samuel Kwame for their creativity and dedication. He again expressed appreciation to management, staff and faculty for their support throughout the process.
Prof. Elizabeth Obinnim, Associate Professor of Fashion Design and Textiles and a member of the design team, highlighted the importance of institutional fabric and the purpose it serves. She emphasised the role of clothes in shaping professional identity, adding that institutional wears offer employees the opportunity to express individuality in a manner that aligns with the brand identity of their organisation. She further indicated that beyond aesthetics, such fabrics enhance morale and therefore encouraged members of the University Community to celebrate the identity and pride of HTU.
Mr. Samuel Kwame, a lecturer at the Department of Industrial Art and a member of the design team, took participants through the creative process behind the fabric. He explained the symbolism embedded in the design, detailing the incorporation of the HTU logo, the carefully selected textures and the colours that reflect the values and vision of the institution. He noted that every element of the cloth was intentionally crafted to represent the University’s heritage and forward-looking posture.
The Ceremony concluded with a photo session to mark the official outdooring of the University Cloth.
