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The exchange pupils and headteachers of the University Basic Schools with the Central Regional Minister, Mr. Kwamina Duncan

UJHS Holds 18th Awards Day Celebration

27 Jul, 2018 By louis Mensah

The University Junior High School, has held its 18th Awards Day Celebration with a call on teachers and parents to train their children to eschew all forms of littering in order to reduce the poor sanitary conditions in the country.

The programme was on the theme “Keeping a Healthy Environment: The Civic Duty of the Ghanaians Child”.

In his opening remarks, the Director of the Directorate of Legal Consular and General Services, Mr. Moses Abnory, commended the organisers the choice of  theme and stressed on the importance of keeping one’s environment clean and healthy as it behoves on all citizens of the country.

In a speech read by Professor David .K. Essuman, on behalf of the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Joseph Ghatey-Ampiah, he encouraged the students to educate their parents and friends to desist from indiscriminate littering and eschew all habits that endangers the environment. He further advised them to participate in communal labour in their vicinities and join educational campaigns against diseases such as Cholera, Malaria, Dysentery among others.

On her part, the Headmistress of the school, Mrs. Kate Frimpong, reported that the school has retained its enviable first position in the Cape Coast Metropolis Basic Education Certificate Examination. She stated that “In 2017, our school A placed first, school B placed 2nd, school C placing 3rd, with school D and School E placing 13th and 33rd respectively out of 105 schools that took part in the B.E.C.E”. She identified inadequate infrastructure, lack of a school library, science laboratory and poor student enrollment and staffing as some of the challenges facing the school. Mrs. Frimpong commended the past students, staff parents and other philantropists for contributing to the school’s success.  

The head prefect, Master Papa Kobina Osei-Amanfu, applauded the good work by the past prefects and elaborated some of their achievements as well as challenges during their tenure of office.

 Awards were presented to deserving students who performed excellently during the academic year. Special awards were also given to teachers of the school including two female teachers who have retired for their selfless service to the School in the areas of teaching and learning.  

The school’s cultural troupe, Apam Kor, spiced up the celebration with some rich cultural display.

Credit: Maame Efua Yamoawah Essel (Intern)

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UCC Honours 86 Retired Staff

27 Jul, 2018 By louis Mensah

The University has honoured 86 staff who formally retired in 2018 at a Send Off and Long Service Awards Ceremony.

The retirees comprised 18 senior members, 34 senior and 34 junior staff. The retirees received citations, cash and items ranging from furniture, refrigerators, LED television, generator and gas cooker.

Mr. Kweku Essuon, from the Environmental Health Section who served for 44 years received a table top refrigerator as the longest serving staff of the University.

Speaking at the function, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Joseph Ghartey Ampiah, said it was exciting that 72 out of the 86 retired staff had served the University between 15 and 44 years. He indicated that management recognised the diverse and invaluable contributions of the retirees towards the development of the University in various areas of operation.

Prof. Ampiah noted that the past years had not been rosy saying “There have been ups and downs during your active working life in this University, but we thank God that He has sustained and protected you to come this far”.  He noted that considering the long years they had served the University, it was evident that they had spent a great portion of their productive working lives for the growth of the University. He expressed gratitude to them for their meritorious services and prayed for God’s blessings, long and healthy life.

In order to ensure the wellbeing of retired staff, Prof. Ampiah said Management would continue to resource the Welfare Section to enable it reach out to senior colleagues through the Retirees Outreach Programme. He said the Retirees Outreach Programme which started a few years ago has made it possible for the Welfare Section to visit 110 retirees at various parts of the country. “This programme has really strengthened the bond of relationship between the University and its retirees and Management will ensure that the University Hospital is well resourced to provide specialised health care to benefit the University Community, including our cherished senior citizens,” he noted.

To staff who were still at post, the Vice-Chancellor asked them to ponder over their attitude towards work. He said it was their collective responsibility to contribute positively towards the growth of UCC before they retire. “Our relationship with the University as workers plays a vital role in our lives during retirement. It is in line with this, that I beseech you to demonstrate good work ethics such as loyalty, honesty, punctuality, trustworthiness, commitment and hard work at all times to enhance the image and development of the University of Cape Coast” he implored them.

The Vice-Chancellor wished the retirees well as they embark on another exciting journey of their lives. “I believe that every stage of our life is a new beginning with its own opportunities, therefore, embrace yourselves for such situations and offer yourselves as long as your health will allow,” he added. He advised the retirees to join clubs and associations to enable them fraternize, stay healthy and occupied.

On behalf of the retirees, Pastor (Prof) Peter Kofi Kwapong, thanked the University for the opportunity granted them to serve in various capacities by way of employment. He said they benefitted immensely and in diverse ways during their period of service. “One of such is the serene and beautiful environment in which we were accommodated, together with our families on this campus,” he indicated. He explained that the opportunities did not only offer them the advantage of proximity to their departments or offices, but to various facilities such as the basic school, hospital, clubhouses, library, and churches.

Pastor Prof. Kwapong said they had gained great insight and development that have led to some of them achieving great feats both internationally and locally. He said they offered quality services that propelled the University to higher heights, by helping to create conducive environment for the current and future generations. He said the professional relationships built in the offices, went way beyond family borders, thereby fostering relationships true and lasting friendships amongst all staff and their families. “Out of these, we have witnessed a number of marriages and other life-long social collaborations. We’ve celebrated with one another and we have mourned with one another as well,” he noted.

Pastor Prof. Kwapong entreated Management of the University to keep the good work and strive harder to maintain excellence to enable the present and future generations to serve UCC even better. He said it was their wish to see the University rise further by all standards.

Representatives of the various unions on campus delivered solidarity messages at the function and wished the retirees well in their future endeavours.

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UTAG Calls on Government to Pay Book & Research Allowance

26 Jul, 2018 By louis Mensah

The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) is calling on the Government to pay the 2017/2018 academic year Book and Research Allowance (BRA) as a matter of urgency.

According to the National President of UTAG, Dr. Eric Opoku Mensah, all attempts by executives of the Union for the payment of BRA have proved unsuccessful.

Dr. Mensah made the call at a press conference held on UCC campus

 "The National Executive Committee of UTAG has observed with dismay the inability of Government to pay the 2017/2018 BRA to its members as of today, 25th of July, 2018, in spite of the fact that all the necessary documents to facilitate payment have been presented to the appropriate institutions of Government several months ago," he noted.

Dr. Mensah said following Government's lackadaisical attitude, the UTAG on July 7, 2018, wrote to remind the Minister for Finance and copied relevant institutions with the processing of the payment of BRA . He said the Union cautioned Government on the need to pay BRA by July 16, 2018, in order to forestall agitations on campuses of the various public universities since the 2017/2018 academic year has almost ended. “It is sad to note that, as of today, the plea to Government to pay the BRA by the 16th of July, 2018, has gone unheeded and the Ministry of Finance has refused to formally respond to our letter," he indicated. He added that "For us, this is indicative of the condescending treatment UTAG receives from Government over the years with respect to the payment of the BRA".

Dr. Mensah said “UTAG therefore, wishes to inform and plead with the public and our students that should the next academic year’s calendar be disrupted, it is not to blame”.  He said the Union was notifying Vice-Chancellors of the public universities in Ghana about its concerns. He reiterated the fact that UTAG was committed to delivering quality education in Ghanaian public universities but would not countenance the insensitivity and unnecessary delay with respect to addressing its concerns.

Present at the press conference were representatives of UTAG on some campuses of public universities in Ghana.

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