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UCC CoDE Graduates 5,100

19 Dec, 2025 By louis Mensah

The University of Cape Coast (UCC) has graduated a total of 5,100  students of the College of Distance Education (CoDE) at the first and second sessions of the University’s 58th Congregation.

The first session which awarded degrees and diplomas to 1,401 students was dedicated to Northern, Upper West, Bono, Upper East, North East, Ahafo, Bono East, Savannah and Ashanti Region.

The second session was dedicated to students from the Ashanti and Eastern.

On the other hand, the third session was dedicated to students from Western, Central, Western North, Volta and Oti regions, while the fourth session was students of Switch 3.1 and Non-Residential.

The sessions saw 2,832 female students, representing 55.5%, awarded various degrees, with 2,368 males representing 44.5 % conferred upon degrees.

The well-attended ceremony of the first session saw 141 students graduating with First Class, 387 Second Class Upper, 534 Second Class Lower, 267 Third Class and 161 pass.

The second session also saw 47 first class, 397 second class upper division, 369 second class lower division, 229 third class, and 85 pass.

Some graduands at the event

Ms. Theresa Maale Adjobu, from Ada College of Education Study Center, emerged as the overall best-graduating student, with a CGPA of 3.9195.

Awards including cash prizes, plaques and scholarships were given to some deserving students.

Addressing the graduates, the Acting Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Denis Aheto, congratulated the students for their perseverance, dedication, and resilience. 

“Many of you balanced demanding work schedules, family responsibilities, and academic commitments,” he added.

He continued: “ As we celebrate this milestone, remember that graduation is not an end but a beginning. May you step forward with confidence, guided by the knowledge you have gained and inspired by the purpose you carry.”

 

 Prof. Denis Aheto addressing the graduands

Prof. Aheto noted that the UCC had ensured that students studying at a distance had access to the same academic resources, feedback systems, library services, and student support mechanisms enjoyed by their colleagues on campus.  

“The boundaries that once separated distance learning from traditional face-to-face education have been dissolved by deliberate institutional investment and innovation.

The Acting Vice-Chancellor reminded them that: “As graduates of this University, you carry degrees that are respected, competitive, and globally relevant. You have demonstrated the ability to learn independently, manage competing priorities, and leverage modern technologies to achieve academic success. These competencies define the future of work.”

He urged them to be innovators, ethical leaders, problem solvers who uplift communities and contribute meaningfully to national development. 

“You have overcome challenges before, and I have every confidence that you will excel in the opportunities ahead,” he added.

Prof. Aheto noted that the Kumasi Campus of CoDE had been commissioned along with other completed residential facilities, stressing: “thereby expanding our learning infrastructure and improving student welfare in the region.”

He announced that the Research Monitoring System of the College had been set for rollout to strengthen transparency and accountability in postgraduate supervision.

“Additionally, AI-enabled Learning Management System scheduled for deployment in the coming academic year, will position CoDE at the forefront of technology-driven education in Ghana.”

Justice William Atuguba

The Chairman of UCC Governing Council, Justice William Atuguba, entreated the graduates to apply their knowledge and skills with discipline and diligence to guarantee them success.

“ Go the extra mile in everything you do to excel,” he said, adding that “ refrain from anything that will bring the University's name into disrepute,” he added.

 

Japanese Envoy calls on Acting Vice-Chancellor

17 Dec, 2025 By DIS

The Japanese Ambassador to Ghana, Hiroshi Yoshimoto, has paid a courtesy call on the Acting Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Prof. Denis Aheto, in his office.

The visit was to enable the Japanese Embassy in Ghana to deepen relations with the University.

Speaking during the visit, Mr. Yoshimoto highlighted various projects the Japanese government is implementing at UCC, including the Africa Centre of Excellence in Coastal Resilience (ACECoR) and the Japan Advanced Integrated Sediment Management in West Africa project.

He recalled that the Japanese government, through the Sasakawa Foundation, had already assisted UCC in diverse ways.

H.E Hiroshi Yoshimoto

The Ambassador pledged his commitment to supporting UCC and facilitating more partnerships between the university and Japanese universities.

“As an academic, I have networks and friends in universities in Japan, and I will help you collaborate with Japanese universities,” he added.

He further stated that the Japanese Embassy would support an upcoming programme to be held on campus by TEDx-UCC in January 2026.

Mr. Yoshimoto, who was accompanied by a staff member of the Embassy, Madam Prudence Kuuridong, announced that a 50-member Japanese business delegation was expected to visit Ghana in January 2026 to explore investment opportunities across key sectors of the economy.

For his part, Prof. Aheto also expressed gratitude to the Japanese government for its continuous support to UCC, especially in the area of marine ecology.

Prof. Denis Aheto

He, however, appealed to the Ambassador to collaborate with UCC in the areas of public health, medicine, and agriculture, among others.

Prof. Aheto indicated that UCC would be happy to partner with the Embassy on infrastructural development, noting that the university was in dire need of hostel accommodation for its growing student population.

Present at the meeting were the Registrar, Mr. Enoch Gideon Abbeyquaye; the Vice-Dean of the Office of International Relations, Prof. Joshua Amo-Adjei, and the Senior Assistant Registrar at the Office of the Pro Vice- Chancellor, Mr. Alfred Ghartey.

 

 

FruitBunch Project Ends

17 Dec, 2025 By DIS

The Building Vegetable Farmers’ Resilience to Climate Change (FruitBunch) project has come to an end.

The project’s exit meeting was held at the University of Cape Coast.

The event was attended by project partners from the Ghanaian Universities and Denish Universities, representatives of the Dean of the School of Agriculture, Prof. Ernest Teye, the Deputy Director of the Directorate of Research Innovation and Consultancy (DRIC), Dr Brandford Bervell, farmer groups and representatives, MOFA Directors, extension officers, and other stakeholders.

Prof. Ernest Teye

The FruitBunch project, which ran from 1 March 2020 to 31 December 2025, sought to help vegetable farmers adapt to climate change and enhance vegetable production by researching heat-, drought-, and disease-tolerant vegetable crop varieties, soil health, and irrigation and water management in vegetable production systems in Ghana.

The project was funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark and administered by the Danida Fellowship Centre.

Participating institutions included the University of Cape Coast, the University of Ghana, the Technical University of Denmark, Roskilde University, and Aarhus University.

The project was coordinated by Prof. Mathias Neumann Andersen and Dr. Emmanuel Arthur from Aarhus University.

The research produced over 30 postgraduate students from the Ghanaian universities.

Prof. Mathias Neumann

Speaking at the event, Prof. Mathias Neumann said the project investigated the use of local organic resources, such as oil palm empty fruit bunch, applied to soil as an organic mulch, composted, or pyrolyzed into biochar, as a smart way to recycle organic materials, improve soil fertility, and increase carbon sequestration.

He added that the project screened and selected vegetable varieties adapted to higher temperatures, drought, and increased pest and disease incidence.

“Furthermore, we analyzed and identified inclusive and sustainable business models around local communities fitted with irrigation systems, allowing an additional one to two more growing seasons per year to produce high-value horticultural crops,” he added.

A participant at the exist meeting

In addition to increasing vegetable production, sales, and associated value chains, Prof. Andersen noted that irrigation development would create jobs in supporting industries that supply irrigation and farming equipment.

According to him, the project focused on two of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals—No Poverty and Zero Hunger.

For his part, the Project Coordinator at UCC and the Head of the Crop Science Department, Prof. Michael Osei Adu, said the FruitBunch project was designed to train 5 PhD and 10 MPhil students during its 5-year duration, but it markedly exceeded this target.

 Prof. Michael Osei Adu

He said the researchers aimed to increase the resilience to rising temperatures and more erratic rainfall patterns in small-scale vegetable farming by using plant residues from the palm oil industry as fertilizers and for soil water conservation.

“We also identified more climate-resilient vegetable varieties, climate-smart irrigation systems, and opportunities to collect and store rainwater for irrigation,” he added.

He continued: “The project was an extension of the WEBSOC project, which was completed the year before the commencement of the Fruitbunch project.

Among other things, the WEBSOC project investigated the impact of biochar on soil fertility. The results were very positive, but it was not possible to measure the long-term effects of biochar within the project’s timeframe.”

Prof. Adu expressed gratitude to the funders and participants for their significant contributions to the programme’s success.

 Prof. Michael Osei Adu introducing beneficiaries of the project from UCC

At the event, postgraduate students, including those who have graduated and those yet to graduate, from UCC and the University of Ghana were present.

The PhD graduates presented findings aligned with the project’s objectives, including improved soil health through the use of organic amendments; increased vegetable yields resulting from the combined application of biochar and irrigation; the identification of eggplant and okra varieties resistant to drought, heat, and disease; and the adoption of these technologies by farmers.

The students also shared their experiences during their half-year visits to Denmark.

More than 70 farmers attended the event and shared their experiences working with the researchers, including their assessments of the technologies’ usefulness on their farms.

The farmers overwhelmingly affirmed the researchers’ findings and described innovative ways they have applied the amendments in their own farming practices.

District Directors of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) from the respective regions also shared their perspectives on the project’s impact.

For his part, Dr. Emmanuel Arthur of the Department of Crop Science at UCC highlighted the infrastructure capacity developed at the two universities throughout the project, including laboratory and field equipment and office furnishings.

 

 

Confucius Institute at UCC marks 10th anniversary

17 Dec, 2025 By DIS
The Confucius Institute (CI), University of Cape Coast (UCC) has celebrated a decade of excellence in Chinese Language Education.
 
As part of the 10th anniversary celebration, CI-UCC also launched the new Chinese curriculum which has been added as an elective subject at the basic and secondary levels by the Ghana Education Service (GES).
 
The anniversary, which was on the theme: " A Decade of Cultural Exchange and Excellence in Chinese Language Education," also coincided with the 2025 Chinese Ambassador's Awards.
 
The Confucius Institute has been promoting Chinese culture, social integration and cultural infusion in Ghana since its establishment. It has also been facilitating the teaching of the Chinese language in Ghana.
 
It is a non-profit public educational organization affiliated to the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China.
 
Addressing the gathering, the Acting Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Denis Worlanyo Aheto, described the anniversary as a celebration of growth, partnership, and enduring friendship between the people of Ghana  and China, embodied through the collaboration with Hunan City University.
 
He added that since the establishment of the Confucius Institute at UCC in 2015, it had trained over 11,000 students annually, an extraordinary contribution to Chinese Language Education in the Central and Western Regions.
 
"The Institute remains a leading force in promoting multilingual skills, cross-cultural understanding, and global citizenship- qualities that today's interconnected world demands, " he added.
 
The Acting Vice-Chancellor said in 2019, the CI-UCC introduced the Bachelor’s of Arts in Chinese programme. 
Acting Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Denis Worlanyo Aheto
 
"The inaugural cohort graduated in 2023 with one student attaining First Class Honours - a clear demonstration of high academic standards. The development of a comprehensive online Chinese language course further reflects CI-UCC's commitment to digital innovation and accessibility.
 
He announced that the CI-UCC had extended its reach beyond campus, adding that the Institute had established 17 Confucius Classrooms across primary, secondary, and tertiary institutions in the Central and Western Regions of Ghana.
 
Prof. Aheto said UCC in collaboration with Hunan City University and the Center for Language Education and Cooperation inaugurated the West Africa Center for the Training of Local Chinese Teachers. 
 
"In June 2025, the Center held its first professional training workshop for local Chinese Language teachers. This marks a new chapter in regional capacity building and professional development," he noted.
 
The Acting Pro Vice-Chancellor used the occasion to express profound gratitude to Hunan City University,  the Chinese Embassy,  the Center for Language Education and Cooperation,  as well as the faculty, students and staff of the CI-UCC.
 
For his part, the Ghana Director at CI-UCC, Prof. Emmanuel Amo Ofori,  expressed satisfaction at the level of development of Chinese culture in Ghana.
 
He said the Confucius institute has made giant strides to meet the academic needs of all persons who have various Chinese Language and culture needs.
Ghana Director at CI-UCC, Prof. Emmanuel Amo Ofori
 
Prof. Ofori said the anniversary was a testament to sustained teamwork, shared purpose, and a decade of meaningful engagement between Ghana and China.
 
“ The foundations of this Confucius Institute were laid as early as 2008, when the University of Cape Coast and Hunan City University signed an agreement to begin educational exchange,” he said
 
He paid glowing tribute to individuals who had played significant roles in the success of the Institute, including the first Ghana Director of CIUCC, Prof. Kwadwo Opoku-Agyemang.
 
The Center also recognised former Vice-Chancellors of the UCC, including Prof. D.D Kuupole, Prof. Joseph Ghartey Ampiah and Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong.
Prof. D.D Kuupole (right) receiving a citation from Prof. Denis Aheto
 
He commended the teachers and volunteers at the CI-UCC for their contributions to Chinese Language education and cultural promotion.
 
He acknowledged the students for their achievements, encouraging  them to work harder to achieve better results and to meet the high expectations in their educational journeys.
 
The colorful ceremony was interspersed with performances such as Chinese dance, opera and songs by Ghanaian Chinese students.
 
As part of the event, a total of 74 students studying Chinese language and culture at centres established by the Confucius Institute of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) were awarded for excellent performance in their studies.
 
 
A participant in the event
 
They were presented with  cash awards  in recognition of their performance to learn the Chinese language and culture.
 
Beneficiaries of the 2025 scholarship were from the basic to tertiary schools and they were presented with their package at School of Graduate Auditorium.
 
Confucius Institute @ a glance:
 
The University of Cape Coast and Hunan City University laid the groundwork for the Confucius Institute in 2008, signing an agreement for educational exchange.
 
This partnership blossomed into a strong relationship built on mutual respect, shared goals, and intercultural understanding. As collaboration grew, both universities recognized the need for a structured platform for language and cultural exchange, leading to a joint proposal to Hanban (Confucius Institute Headquarters) in 2015. Following approval on December 15, 2015, the Confucius Institute at UCC was officially launched in June 2016, becoming Ghana's second Confucius Institute and strengthening academic and cultural ties between Ghana and China.
 
 

 

 

School of Business climaxes 50th Anniversary with grand durbar

12 Dec, 2025 By DIS

The School of Business, University of Cape Coast (UCC), has held a durbar to climax its 50th anniversary celebrations.

The colourful event, which was on the theme: “10 years of inspirational leadership and development”, attracted hundreds of people, including traditional rulers, politicians and personalities, as well as students.

The well attended event was on the theme: " University of Cape Coast School of Business@50: Expanding the Frontiers of Business Excellence."

Speaking at the durbar, the Chancellor of the University, Dr. Sir Sam Essoun Jonah, tasked the School of Business to produce  graduates who were job creators rather than job seekers.

He stressed that it was important for the younger generation to aim higher by looking out for opportunities to start their businesses and not limit themselves to working for larger corporations.

The Chancellor called on the School to produce students with integrity, maintaining that "smart people without integrity can destroy the entire nation."

"Let this School be a renaissance of transparency, patriotism, ethical decision making," he added.

Dr. Jonah said the School must be globally competitive to produce graduates that were confident to compete at every nook and cranny in the world.

He urged  the School to prioritise its research into finding local solutions to Ghanaian problems.

He mentioned exploitation of natural resources, over taxation,  industrialisation as some of the challenges facing the African continent.

He used the occasion to commend the School of Business for producing alumni who had achieved remarkable records in Ghana, including Hon. Kwadwo Oppong Nkrumah and Hon. Seth Terkper.

For his part, an alumnus of SoB and former Finance Minister, Seth E. Terkper, said one of the main reasons for the malfeasance at the public sector was the lack ofl proper accounting principles.

He, therefore, asked the School of Business to place premium on government accounting so that the resources of the country would be managed well.

He enumerated some of the successes he chalked up as a finance minister, including the introduction of Ghana Integrated Financial Management Information System (GIFMIS).

On his part, the Chief Executive Officer of Ghana Association of Banks, Mr. Joe Awuah, called on the School to integrate ethics in the delivery of academic programmes.

"We know that ethics is at the bottom of everything. Let us find ways of making ethics a big cornerstone of delivering academic work," he added.

Mr. Awuah implored the School of Business to be at the forefront of national dialogue.

He questioned the contribution of academics during the implementation of policies such as Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP), bank sector reforms, COVID era adaptation modules, amongst others.

"These moments should not pass without academic involvement. Economic moments in this country should generate case studies in our business schools so that the next generation of leaders can learn from it, " he added.

The Assurance Partner at ERNST and Young  Ghana, Dr. Pamela Des-Bordes, challenged the School of Business to instil in students values of integrity and social responsibility.

She was optimistic that in the next 50 years the School of Business would expand its  partnership with industry to produce well-rounded students.

Dr. Des-Bordes urged the School of Business to introduce a curriculum built on digital literacy, entrepreneurship,sustainability to remain relevant in the fast evolving business world.

She hoped that the School of Business would expand its footprints through international accreditation,  robust collaboration and continuous faculty development.

For his part, the Member of Parliament for Cape Coast North, Dr. Kwamina Minta Nyarko, challenged the School of Business to take advantage of government initiatives, including the Big Push to access funds.

He said since he took office as Member of Parliament, he had supported the School in various areas and assured that he will continue to help the School to attract the government's attention.

He extolled government policies such as National Research Fund , Student loan Trust, as well as GETFund support to the school.

Dr. Kwamina Minta Nyarko reiterated that his office was open to support students and asked the School to produce graduates who were job creators and not job seekers.

He donated GH₵ 10, 000 cedis to support the anniversary celebration.

In his remarks, the Acting Vice-Chancellor, Prof.  Denis Aheto,  congratulated the School  for the milestone.

He said the Africa Centre of Excellence  in Coastal Resilience (ACECOR), where he was the Director, realised the significance  of entrepreneurship and therefore, supported the School to expand its Business Incubation Hub.

The Pro Vice-Chancellor noted that in this era of digitalisation, SoB should be able  to introduce programmes that target E-commerce, among others.

 

CEGRAD fights child marriage, gender abuse

12 Dec, 2025 By DIS

The Centre for Gender Research, Advocacy and Documentation (CEGRAD), University of Cape Coast (UCC) has held a one-day training workshop on gender-based violence (GBV) and harmful practices, including child marriage.

The workshop, “Empowering Women Leaders to Combat Child Marriage, Gender-Based Violence, and Harmful Practices in Selected Communities around the University of Cape Coast,” was supported by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the Central Regional Coordinating Council.

The Director of CEGRAD, Prof. Eunice Fey Amissah, stated that the training sought to promote positive attitudes and values regarding gender-related issues. 

Prof. Eunice Fey Amissah

She emphasised the importance of recognising and referring abuse cases to appropriate institutions for redress.

Prof. Amissah noted that a national risk review had identified child marriage, exploitation, and the abuse of vulnerable groups—especially women and children—as pressing concerns. 

She stressed the need to equip traditional authorities to handle such issues effectively and revitalise traditional institutions as frontline agents of social protection.

She said, “Traditional leaders must move from being passive to active defenders of the vulnerable in their communities.”She emphasised the need for a sustained collaboration with traditional authorities and called for ongoing engagements to deepen awareness and response to GBV in communities.

“This must not be a one-off activity. Continuous engagement with registrars is crucial to fully addressing harmful cultural practices,” she said.

Dr. Yvonne Ami-Adjakloe, Coordinator of Advocacy and Outreach at CEGRAD, speaking on the topic “Empowering Mothers and Mentors,” said the protection of children must be taken seriously to shield them from abuse. She advised pupils to be courageous and report any abuse to security agencies.

Dr. Yvonne Ami-Adjakloe

“The Child Rights Law protects children from all forms of violence and states that the government must do everything to stop underage marriage,” she said.

She disclosed that 20 girls in Ghana marry before the age of 15, with the Central Region bearing the highest incidence of child marriage.

Dr. Ami-Adjakloe highlighted the ramifications of early marriage, including increased vulnerability to sexual and domestic violence, reproductive health complications, psychological trauma, and the perpetuation of poverty due to curtailed education and high school dropout rates.

To address these concerns, she proposed a comprehensive strategy centered on empowering community stakeholders. 

She stressed that mothers and community leaders must serve as the first line of defense. 

Key actionable steps included financially empowering mothers—since poverty often drives early marriages—and leveraging social media for targeted anti-child-marriage and anti-GBV campaigns.

According to her, there was the need for positive role modelling, consensus-building among traditional and religious leaders, and integrating men and boys into the solution.

Detective Chief Inspector Benjamin Wilson

In his presentation on the topic “Breaking the Cycle,” Detective Chief Inspector Benjamin Wilson of the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU), Cape Coast, stated that child marriage is a violation of human rights and that no tradition can justify the exploitation and harm inflicted on young girls.

He emphasized the legal rights of adolescent girls, citing the 1992 Constitution and the Children’s Act 560 (1998). 

He reiterated that no girl should be deprived of her rights and that abusers of the law would face consequences.

He urged young girls to stay informed, seek support, and focus on their education to build a future full of possibilities. 

Some residents at the workhop

He maintained that parents remain key in the fight against child marriage, teenage pregnancies, and all forms of sexual and gender-based violence.

He indicated that child marriage remained persistent in some Ghanaian communities, adding that the practice is now often done in secrecy to avoid public criticism.

He also urged parents not to shun their daughters or force them into cohabitation. 

 

At the end of the training, participants demonstrated the knowledge gained and expressed their readiness to engage adolescents within their communities.

 

 

 

University Practice SHS wins maiden AGRI-BRAIN Inter-School Quiz

12 Dec, 2025 By DIS

University Practice Senior High School emerged winners of the first-ever Agri-Brain Challenge Inter-School Quiz Competition held in commemoration of the 50th anniversary celebrations of the School of Agriculture.

The quiz, which was to arouse the interest of second cycle institutions students to pursue agriculture at the tertiary level, had diverse questions from soil science, animal science, agriculture engineering and the practical aspects.

After a keen contest, University Practice SHS took the first position, while the second and third position went to Mfantsiman Girls SHS and Aggrey Memorial SHS, respectively.

Some students and teachers at the event

St. Augustine College, Assin Manso SHS, and Jukwa Senior High School earned deserving positions.

For their prizes, the winning school took home a trophy, an undisclosed amount of money and certificates.

The schools which placed second and third were each rewarded with undisclosed amounts of money.

The Chairman of the 50th anniversary Planning Committee and Head of Department of Animal Science, Prof. Julius Hagan, said the interest in the study of agriculture in senior high school and tertiary had declined considerably.

“So as a School we thought it wise to whip up the interest amongst young people to study agriculture in secondary school hence the quiz competition,” he added.

He said the selection of the schools was based on proximity and the agriculture programme offered at the schools.

Prof. Hagan congratulated the winners and wished the other better luck in the next edition.

He encouraged the students to take agriculture seriously, stressing: "Education is not only about what you learn in the classroom. It is also about applying knowledge to real-life situations. You have learned a lot about agriculture through this quiz competition now, go out and put that knowledge into action," he said. 

The Dean of the School of Agriculture, Prof. Henry Degraft Acquah, in a brief remark,  commended the participants for their excellent intellectual display in the competition.

Prof. Henry Degraft Acquah

He assured the students of the School's commitment and readiness to support them to pursue agriculture at the tertiary level.

The Quiz Master, Prof. Michael Adu, congratulated the contestants and urged the organisers to expand the competition to allow more schools to compete in the subsequent ones.

Prof. Michael Adu

The winners of the competition expressed their gratitude to the organisers of the programme for giving them the opportunity to acquire more knowledge about agriculture.

They also thanked their teachers for the achievement, and added that, “other students should take advantage of such opportunities to learn new things and win prizes for themselves.”  

 

 

 

UCC Opens Luban Chinese Restaurant

12 Dec, 2025 By DIS

The University of Cape Coast (UCC), through the Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management, has opened a new Chinese restaurant.

The restaurant, known as Luban, located in the cafeteria building near Casely Hayford Hall, has established itself as a top destination for Chinese cuisine

The Luban Restaurant is the result of a partnership between UCC and the Tianjin Economics and Trade School.

It is poised to render top-quality service to members of the university community and its environs in a healthy environment.

It offers friendly, welcoming services and attends to customers’ needs within an appropriate time frame.

The Luban Restaurant is not just a food service facility; it is a classroom, a laboratory, and a bridge to the professional world.

Some chefs at the kitchen

The restaurant also has a conference room which can host up to 100 patrons for various events.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, the Provost of the College of Humanities and Legal Studies, Professor Daniel Agyapong, underlined the restaurant’s role in enriching the student experience.

He stated that the restaurant was a vital resource for students, explaining that it would serve as a practical laboratory, providing invaluable experience and equipping them with a highly sought-after skill.

Prof. Agyapong advised the staff of the restaurant to uphold two core values in its operations, consistency in the quality and taste of the food, and a commitment to excellent service.

For his part, the Head of the Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management, Professor Ishmael Mensah, said the partnership between the two institutions had transformed a ramshackle into an ultramodern Chinese restaurant with state-of-art equpment and and facilities capable of catering for over 100 guests at time.

According to him, through the restaurant, students gained hands-on experience in Chinese culinary techniques, food production, customer service, menu design, and restaurant management.

Prof. Ismael Mensah addressing the gathering

"They will interact with real customers, handle real issues, and develop practical skills. The Luban Workshop restaurant is a place where theory meets practice," he added.

Prof. Mensah paid glowing tribute to the Confucius Institue and the Tianjin Economics and Trade School led by Prof. Pan Rogna, stressing: " Your commitment, expertise, resources, and spirit of partnership has been the cornerstone of this project."

He appealed to the general public to patronise the Luban Workshop restaurant.

" Bring your friends here for lunch. Book our conference room for your meetings. Celebrate your family milestones here. Host your visiting friends in theis unique space. Remember, every meal you enjoy here is a direct investment into the future of a student," he contined.

The opening ceremony was well attended by students and staff of the University.

 

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