The Chairman of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) Governing Council, Justice William Anaam Atuguba (rtd), has interacted with management of the University.
The visit forms part of a two-day working visit to the University.
It provided an opportunity for Justice Atuguba to engage with the leadership of the University, affirm his commitment to supporting the University’s growth and development, and deepen stakeholder relations across the University.
Justice Anaam Atuguba(rtd), chairing the meeting at the Council Chamber
Welcoming the Chairman, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong, noted that the University community was excited for his visit and congratulated him on his appointment as the Chairman of UCC’s Governing Council.
“With your extensive experience on the bench and unwavering commitment to justice, fairness, and ethical values, we are confident that your tenure will usher in a new chapter of transparency, harmony, and progress for UCC,” the Vice-Chancellor noted.
Prof. Boampong further pledged management’s full cooperation with the Council Chairman to drive the University’s strategic goals forward.
In his remarks, Justice Atuguba indicated his intention to build consensus and foster collective decision-making.
Justice Atuguba noted that universities were the hub of knowledge and, therefore, must rise above political partisanship and focus on national development.
Justice Atuguba speaking at the meeting
“Universities are not just academic institutions; they are the intellectual power of the nation,” he said.
The Chairman of Council urged members of the University community to remain committed to upholding the core values of the institution and to contribute meaningfully to UCC’s growing national and international reputation.
From left to right: Pro Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Denis Worlanyo Aheto; Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong; Council Chairman, Justice Atuguba (rtd); and Registrar, Gideon Enoch Abbeyquaye (Esq).
Justice Atuguba called on all stakeholders to work together to leave a lasting legacy for future generations.
Present at the meeting were the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Denis Worlanyo Aheto, Registrar, Gideon Enoch Abbeyquaye (Esq); Provosts, Librarian, some Deans and Directors.
Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC