The National Alumni Association of University of Cape Coast (UCC) under the auspices of the Institutional Advancement Office-UCC has successfully inaugurated the Ahafo and Western North Regional UCC Alumni Chapters.
The events, held at Goaso and Sefwi Wiawso respectively, were in collaboration with the UCC@60 Planning Committee. The inaugurations formed part of activities marking the 60th anniversary commemorations of the University.
The Chairman of the UCC@60 Planning Committee, Prof. L. K. Sam-Amoah highlighting the activities for the celebrations urged the alumni to embrace the celebration and participate in the anniversary activities. He rallied the alumni to come together as a formidable fraternity and own the 60th anniversary by fully participating and supporting the University Management in their quest to developing the University.
Prof. Sam-Amoah appealed to the alumni to constantly exhibit the high tenets of UCC in their respective endeavours and present themselves worthy ambassadors of the University. He further touted the successes chalked by the University in recent years including the prestigious Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
Interim executives of UCC Alumni Association, Ahafo Region
The National President of the Association, Mr. Sammy Akoto, charged his noble constituents to be determined to rise to the call in providing support to their alma mater. “This will deliberately augment the efforts of Management in its developmental drive for their beloved University of Competitive Choice” he said.
He mentioned that the mother association was instituting an Alumni Students’ Support Fund to assist students of the University who may genuinely need financial support to pursue their respective courses of studies. "This, we believe, will offer some respite for affected students in the University".
Mr. Godwin Asante Forkuo, Head of the Institutional Advancement Office-UCC also underscored the essence of becoming part of a formidable alumni association. He outlined some benefits recognized members stand to access through the Institutional Advancement Office of the University as well as the opportunities the association affords through networking and socialization.
At a fundraising session at Goaso, Mr. Emmanuel Abugbila, an alumnus and a philanthropist pledged to sponsor ten (10) students each academic year for three (3) conservative years under the Alumni Students’ Support Fund.
Several of the dignitaries present supported through cash donations and pledges.
Interim Executives of UCC Alumni Association, Western North Region
In the Ahafo Region, some of the alumni present included the Regional Minister, Regional Coordinating Director, Regional Police Commander, Regional Fire Officer, Regional Economic Planning Officer, Municipal Chief Executive, Philanthropists, private business personalities among many.
Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC