The FruitBunch Project has donated office furniture to the Department of Soil Science at the University of Cape Coast (UCC).
The items include swivel chairs and an 18-cubic-foot freezer for the storage of research materials in the pathology laboratory.
The donation follows the completion of the FruitBunch Project, which began on March 1, 2020.
The official presentation and handing-over ceremony was performed by the Coordinator of the FruitBunch Project, Prof. Michael Adu, and received by the Vice-Dean of the School of Agriculture, Prof. Paul Agu Asare, on behalf of the Department of Soil Science.
Prof. Michael Adu addressing the gathering
At the presentation, Prof. Adu expressed optimism that the furniture would enhance the learning environment for students and provide staff with better working conditions.
He further hoped that the items would be used for their intended purposes to improve administrative work.
Prof. Adu also urged staff of the Department to exhibit good maintenance culture to prolong the lifespan of the furniture.
For his part, the Vice-Dean expressed appreciation for the donation and noted it would significantly enhance the educational experience within the Department.
The Vice-Dean of the School of Agriculture, Prof. Paul Agu Asare
He lauded the FruitBunch Project and conveyed the Department’s gratitude for the gesture, adding, “We are most grateful, and like Oliver Twist, we ask for more.”
Prof. Asare pledged to ensure the longevity of the furniture and used the opportunity to call on well-meaning individuals and corporate organisations to similarly support the Department of Soil Science.