The University of Cape Coast (UCC) has conferred degrees to 3,034 postgraduate students who have completed their respective programmes of study at the 7th Session of the 56th Congregation
They included 103 Doctor of Philosophy (PhD); 327 Master of Philosophy (MPhil), 49 Master of Commerce (MCOM), 5 Master of Nursing (MN), 914 Master of Education (MED), 683 Master of Business Administration (MBA), 10 Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA), 259 Master of Science (MSC), 289 Master of Arts (MA), 390 Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) and 5 Postgraduate Certificate in Education.
Dr. Mustapha Amoadu, whose PhD thesis focuses on the impact of psychosocial work factors on long-distance bus drivers in Ghana, was the Valedictorian for the 7th Session of the 56th Congregation.
Among the graduates included 60-year-old visually impaired, Dr. Ben Bishop Nyanihorba Ayamba, the first visually impaired PhD graduate from UCC. He graduated with a PhD in Guidance and Counselling.
For his prize, he received $ 2,000 from the Chancellor of UCC, Dr. Sir Sam Jonah for achieving that rare feat, which was worthy of commendation.
A physically challenged, Dr Wisdom Quaiku also graduated with a PhD in Development Studies.
In his welcome address, the Chancellor of UCC urged the University to continue its rich traditions and embrace innovative thinking and learning while making postgraduate programmes more accessible to all.
Sir Dr Sam E. Jonah
He remarked that UCC remained a vibrant community where scholars, educators, and students collaborated to solve societal challenges, foster innovative ideas and awaken minds and advised the graduands to reflect on what they had gained and impact on society.
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof Johnson Nyarko Boampong, challenged the graduates to believe in their capabilities to dare to climb heights in every endeavour.
He urged them to reflect on their goals and set out clear strategies to achieve their dreams with hard work and dedication.
“We have empowered you with knowledge and skills that will enable you to make a positive impact in society and the world at large. It is our hope that having received quality education and skills, you do not wait to be employed by the government. Go out there and create jobs for yourselves,” he added.
Prof. Boampong urged all stakeholders to continue to contribute their quota to ensure that UCC attained its vision of being a globally acclaimed university for innovative teaching, research, outreach, and professional development.
Prof Johnson Nyarko Boampong
He gave the assurance that the School of Graduate Studies would promulgate policies that would translate the quality and relevance of postgraduate programmes to socio-economic development.
Dr. Mustapha Amoadu
Dr. Mustapha Amoadu, born on 14 April 1988 in Daboase in the Western Region, was adjudged the valedictorian.
He Pursued Ph.D. in Health Promotion (Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety) at UCC in January 2021 and completed in September 2023.
Dr. Amoadu’s thesis focused on the impact of psychosocial work factors on long-distance bus drivers in Ghana.
Source: Documentation and Information Section