The official launch of Institute for Educational Planning and Administration (IEPA) as a UNESCO Category II Centre of Excellence in pictures.
1. The University of Cape Coast intends to apply part of its Budgetary Allocation of Funds for payments under the following contracts.
| IFT No. | DESCRIPTION | QUANTITY |
| CR/UCC/WK/0006/2021 | Construction of Farm Business Enterprise for Teaching and Research Farm 40 Sow Piggery, Battery cage system for 5000 Layers, 3000 bird Capacity Broiler house, Irrigation system and Vegetable Store *Payment: 50% after completion. Pigs produced shall be used as payment for the remaining 50% over 48 months at the prevailing market rate per kilo | Various |
| CR/UCC/GD/0025/2021 | Supply and installation of Airconditioners for School of Business | Various |
| CR/UCC/GD/0053/2021 | Supply of Aerial Service Bucket Truck for Electricity Section | 1 |
2. The University of Cape Coast invites sealed Tenders from eligible suppliers/contractors for supply of the above goods. Tendering will be conducted through the National Competitive Tendering (NCT) procedures specified in the Public Procurement Act, 2003 (Act 663) as Amended and the Guidelines of the Public Procurement Authority of the Republic of Ghana.
3. Interested eligible Tenderers may obtain further information from The Procurement Office, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast from Thursday, 17th June, 2021, and inspect the bidding document at the address and location given, from 9.00 am to 4.00 pm local time each working day.
4. A complete set of Tender documents in English may be purchased by interested Tenderers on the submission of a written application to the address below and upon the payment of a non-refundable fee of GH¢200.00 for each document. The method of payment will be by cash, or bank draft to University of Cape Coast. The document will be obtained personally.
5. Tenders must be deposited in the Tender Box located at the Procurement Office, New Central Administration Building, New Site, at or before 11:00am, on Tuesday, 6th July, 2021.
6. Tenders shall be valid for a period of 90 days after the deadline for Tender submission. All tenders must be accompanied by a Tender Security of not less than two percent (2%) of the Tender Price from a reputable Bank. Late Tenders will be rejected. Tenders will be opened in the presence of Tenderers’ representatives who choose to attend in nose masks at the Academic Board Chamber located at the Top Floor of the New Administration Building, University of Cape Coast and at the time specified above.
7. All tenders must be accompanied by:
Valid Business Registration Certificate, VAT Certificate, Valid Tax Clearance Certificate, Valid SSNIT Clearance Certificate, Manufacturers Authorization (where applicable), PPA Registration Certificate, Valid Works and Housing Certificate and Valid Labour Certificate, at least D2K2 Class (For contractors).
8. Address for inspection and Purchase of Tender Documents:
Procurement Office
New Central Administration Block- New Site
University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana
Telephone: 0243422871/0243579933
Email: procurement@ucc.edu.gh/nampofo@ucc.edu.gh
The University of Cape Coast has held a matriculation ceremony for fresh students of the 2020/2021 Sandwich academic year. The ceremony saw a total of 559 undergraduates and 1019 postgraduate matriculants presented by Provosts of Colleges to be matriculated.
Addressing the matriculants, The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong congratulated them on securing a place in the University. He indicated that the matriculation ceremony marked the formal admission of students into the University and also provided students with the opportunity to pledge their absolute allegiance to the university authorities.
“In the University of Cape Coast, our lecturers, scholars, and researchers are dedicated to not only help you obtain that prestigious and enviable degree but also to help expand your understanding of the society and the world at large,” he added.
He urged the students to get acquainted with the University’s rules and regulations collated in the Students Handbook, Academic Programmes, Policies and Regulations, Brochure on Graduate Studies. “I wish to emphasize that these rules and regulations are not to punish you. They are meant to keep order and harmony in the University and make your life and stay here enjoyable.”
Prof. Boampong also advised them to attend their lectures regularly, be security conscious and also adhere to the traffic regulations on campus.
Administering the matriculation oath to the new students was the Registrar, Mr Jeff Teye Nyame.
Present at the ceremony was the Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Dora Edu-Buandoh, Provosts, Deans, Heads of Department and Heads of Hall, Members of Convocation, Matriculants, and the Media.
Management, staff and students of the University of Cape Coast in collaboration with the Forestry Commission have embarked on a tree planting exercise on the University campus. Dubbed “Green Ghana = Green UCC”, the exercise is part of the Vice-Chancellor’s vision and falls in line with the Government’s Green Ghana Project. In all, fifty thousand (50,000) trees were earmarked for planting.
Addressing the planters, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong, lauded the government for initiating the Green Ghana Project. He said, "with the initiative to plant 5 million trees, the Government understands and knows that our survival as a people depends on the vegetation cover and that without it, we will experience adverse environmental effects."
Prof. Nyarko Boampong also indicated that making the University green would create and promote a conducive environment for academic work.
"We are not going to plant the trees and leave them but we are going to nurture them so that the University will have a very green environment that will support teaching and learning," he added.
On her part, the Central Regional Minister, Mrs. Justina Marigold Assan, said that the exercise would be extended to areas affected by illegal small-scale gold mining in governments efforts to reclaim degraded lands.
Present to support the exercise were members of the senior national team the Black Stars.
Academic Year:
2021 to 2022
SALE OF APPLICATION E-VOUCHERS FOR ADMISSION INTO REGULAR GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMMES - 2021/2022 ACADEMIC YEAR
Applications are invited from qualified persons for admission into REGULAR (Full-Time) graduate programmes in the University of Cape Coast for the 2021/2022 academic year, beginning on 30th October, 2021. Applicants are to access the admission brochure and detailed advert with additional entry requirements and target groups on https://sgs.ucc.edu.gh/sites/default/files/brochure2021.pdf
NB: Applicants are to note that names on their academic certificate(s) should correspond to the names on their application form.
Applicants are to buy E-vouchers which will enable them to apply online. The E-vouchers are for sale at the centres listed below:
1.0 SALE CENTRES
a. Cashier’s Office, University of Cape Coast (Mode of payment – CASH)
b. University of Cape Coast – Accra Office, Tesano – Accra (Mode of payment – CASH)
c. I-J Consult, Millennium City, (Off Pentecost Convention Centre Road), Kasoa (Mode of payment – CASH)
d. Ghana Post Company Limited (Regional and District Capitals) – (Mode of payment – CASH)
e. All Network Branches of GCB Bank Nationwide
f. All Network Branches of ADB Bank Nationwide
g. All Network Branches of GT Bank Nationwide
h. All Network Branches of ARB Apex Bank Nationwide
i. All Network Branches of Republic Bank Nationwide
j. All Network Branches of Consolidated Bank Nationwide
k. All Network Branches of Prudential Bank Nationwide
l. All Network Branches of Zenith Bank Nationwide
1.1 COST OF E-VOUCHER:
Ghanaian Applicants - GH¢320.00
International Applicants - USD$100.00
1.2 DEADLINES
The deadline for the sale of E-Voucher is Friday, 27th August, 2021.
Completed application forms should be returned on or before Friday, 3rd September, 2021 to:
The Deputy Registrar
School of Graduate Studies
University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast
For further enquiries, please contact us on:
Tel.: [03321] 32480 Ext 230, 237, [03321] 35351, 0207087976
E-mail: graduatestudies@ucc.edu.gh
1.3 ONLINE APPLICATIONS
Applicants should visit https://apply.ucc.edu.gh/, read detailed information about the programmes and click on the appropriate option under APPLICATION PROCESS for further instructions.
2.0 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)
Candidates seeking admission to Ph.D programmes must:
i. Have an M.Phil or research MA/M.Ed/M.Sc/MBA degree in an appropriate field of study from a recognised university.
OR
ii. Have MA/M.Ed/M.Sc/MBA degree in an appropriate field, with CGPA of 3.5 or better with not more than one grade C+. Also, have scored B+ or better in Research Methods course.
iii. All Non UCC Alumni are to submit an official transcript of academic record (UCC Alumni are to provide their registration number).
iv. Submit at least three referee reports, one of whom must be from a former Lecturer.
v. Submit a 3–5-page proposal on intended area of study including references.
vi. Satisfy any additional requirements prescribed by the College/Faculty/School/ Department (e.g., selection interview)
Master of Philosophy/Commerce/Nursing (M.Phil/M.Com/MN) Programmes
Candidates seeking admission to M.Phil/M.Com/MN degree programmes must:
i. Have obtained a good first degree (at least a second class division) in an appropriate field of study from a recognised university/analogous institution.
ii. All Non UCC Alumni are to submit an official transcript of academic record (UCC Alumni are to provide their registration number).
iii. Submit at least two referee reports, one of whom must be from a former Lecturer.
iv. Submit a 2-3 page proposal on intended area of study including references.
v. Pass a selection interview.
vi. Satisfy any additional requirements prescribed by the College/Faculty/School/ Department (e.g., selection interview/ working experience/ a written entrance examination).
Master of Arts/Science/Education/Business Administration (MA/M.Sc/M.Ed/MBA) Programmes
Candidates seeking admission to MA/M.Sc/M.Ed/MBA degree programmes must:
i. Have obtained a good first degree (at least a second class division) in an appropriate field of study from a recognised university/analogous institution.
ii. All Non UCC Alumni are to submit an official transcript of academic record (UCC Alumni are to provide their registration number).
iii. Submit names of two referees, one of whom must be a former Lecturer.
iv. Satisfy any additional requirements prescribed by the College/Faculty/School/ Department.
3.0 DURATION AND STRUCTURE OF PROGRAMMES
Ph.D
36 Months -Full Time
The Ph.D programme shall consist of two parts. These shall be by one year of course work or directed reading, and two years for thesis writing which shall be a requirement for the award of the Ph.D.
M.Phil/M.Com/MN
24 Months -Full Time
The M.Phil/M.Com/MN Programmes shall normally extend over four semesters (two academic years) and shall be in two parts. The first part shall consist of course work for one academic year (two semesters). On successful completion of the first part and on the recommendation of the Department’s Committee on Graduate Studies, a student may proceed to the second part comprising the writing of a thesis which shall be a requirement for the award of the M.Phil/M.Com/MN Degree.
MA/M.Sc/M.Ed/ MBA
15 Months -Full Time
MA/M.Sc/M.Ed/MBA programmes are in two parts. The first part shall consist of two semesters of course work and the second part is made up of writing a dissertation which is a requirement for the award of the MA/M.Sc/M.Ed/MBA Degree
4.0 GRADUATE PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE IN THE COLLEGES, FACULTIES, SCHOOLS, INSTITUTES, DEPARTMENTS
4.1 COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES AND LEGAL STUDIES (CHLS)
4.1.1 FACULTY OF ARTS
A. Department of Ghanaian Languages and Linguistics
Ø M.Phil (Ghanaian Language) - Akan/Ewe/Ga
The programme covers two areas of Ghanaian language studies, namely:
· Language
· Literature
Presently, the programme focuses on Akan, Ewe and Ga.
B. Department of Classics and Philosophy
Ø M.Phil (Philosophy)
Ø M.Phil (Classics)
Ø MA (Philosophy)
Ø MA (Classics)
C. Department of History
Ø Ph.D (History)
Ø M.Phil (History)
Ø MA (History)
D. Department of Music and Dance
Ø Ph.D (Ethnomusicology)
Ø Ph.D (Music Theory and Composition)
Ø Ph.D (Music Education)
Ø M.Phil (Ethnomusicology)
Ø M.Phil (Music Theory and Composition)
Ø M.Phil (Music Education)
E. Department of English
Ø Ph.D (Literature-in-English)
Ø M.Phil (Literature-in-English)
F. Department of French
Ø Ph.D (Language and Didactics in French)
Ø Ph.D (African Literature and Civilisation)
Ø M.Phil (Language and Didactics in French)
Ø M.Phil (African Literature and Civilisation)
G. Centre for African and International Studies
Ø Ph.D (International Studies)
Ø Ph.D (African Studies)
Ø M.Phil (International Studies)
Ø M.Phil (African Studies)
4.1.2 FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
A. Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management
Ø Ph.D (Tourism Management)
Ø Ph.D ( Hospitality Management)
Ø M.Phil (Tourism Management)
Ø M.Phil (Hospitality Management)
B. Department of Population and Health
Ø Ph.D (Population and Health)
Ø M.Phil (Population and Health)
C. Department of Geography and Regional Planning
Ø Ph.D (Geography and Regional Planning)
Ø Ph.D (Geography)
Ø M.Phil (Geography and Regional Planning)
Ø M.Phil (Geography)
Ø MA (Geography and Regional Planning)
Ø MA (Geography)
D. Department of Sociology and Anthropology
Ø Ph.D (Sociology)
Ø M.Phil (Sociology)
E. Institute of Oil and Gas Studies
Ø M.Phil (Oil and Gas Resource Management)
4.1.3 SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS
A. Department of Economics Studies
Ø Ph.D (Economics)
Ø M.Phil (Economics)
Ø M.Sc (Economics)
B. Department of Data Science and Economic Policy
Ø M.Sc (Economic Policy Modelling)
Ø M.Sc (Data Management and Analysis)
4.1.4 SCHOOL FOR DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
A. Department of Integrated Development Studies
Ø Ph.D (Development Studies)
Ø M.Phil (Development Studies)
B. Department of Peace Studies
Ø M.Phil (Peace and Development Studies)
4.1.5 SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
A. Department of Human Resource Management
Ø M.Com (Human Resource Management)
Ø MBA (Human Resource Management)
B. Department of Management
Ø M.Com (Management)
Ø M.Phil (Public Policy and Management)
Ø MBA (Management)
C. Department of Marketing and Supply Chain Management
Ø Master of Commerce Programmes
a. Marketing
b. Project Management
c. Procurement and Supply Chain Management – Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS – UK)
Ø M.Sc Programmes
a. Project Management
b. Procurement and Supply Chain Management – Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS – UK)
Ø Top-Up Programmes
a. M.Com (Marketing)
b. M.Com (Procurement and Supply Chain Management)
c. M.Com (Project Management)
D. Centre for Entrepreneurship and Small Enterprise Development)
Ø Master of Commerce (Entrepreneurship and Small Enterprise Development)
Ø Master of Business Administration (Entrepreneurship and Small Enterprise Development)
E. Department of Finance
Ø Master of Commerce (Finance)
Ø Master of Business Administration (Finance)
F. Department of Accounting
Ø Master of Commerce (Accounting)
Ø Master of Business Administration (Accounting)
4.2 COLLEGE OF EDUCATION STUDIES (CES)
4.2.1 FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
A. Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation (HPER)
Ø Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Physical Education
Ø Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Health Education
Ø Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) in Physical Education
Ø Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) in Health Education
B. Department of Vocational and Technical Education (VOTEC)
Ø M.Phil (Home Economics)
C. Department of Science Education
Ø Ph.D (Science Education)
Ø M.Phil (Science Education
D. Department of Mathematics and ICT Education
Ø Ph.D ( Mathematics Education)
Ø M.Phil (Mathematics Education)
Ø M.Ed (Information Technology)
4.2.2 FACULTY OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES EDUCATION
A. Department of Business and Social Sciences Education (DOBSSE)
Ø Doctor of Philosophy (Management Education)
Ø Doctor of Philosophy (Accounting Education)
Ø Doctor of Philosophy (Economics Education)
Ø Doctor of Philosophy (Curriculum and Teaching)
Ø Master of Philosophy (Management Education)
Ø Master of Philosophy (Accounting Education)
Ø Master of Philosophy (Economics Education)
Ø Master of Philosophy (Curriculum and Teaching)
B. Department of Arts Education
Ø Ph.D (Arts Education)
Ø M.Phil (Arts Education)
4.2.3 FACULTY OF EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS
A. Department of Basic Education
Ø M.Phil (Basic Education)
B. Department of Education and Psychology
Ø Ph.D (Measurement and Evaluation)
Ø Ph.D (Special Education)
Ø Ph.D (Educational Psychology)
Ø Ph.D (Clinical Health Psychology)
Ø Ph.D (Sociology of Education)
Ø M.Phil (Measurement and Evaluation)
Ø M.Phil (Educational Psychology)
Ø M.Phil (Special Education)
Ø M.Phil (Clinical Health Psychology)
Ø M.Phil (Sociology of Education)
C. Department of Guidance and Counselling
¨ Ph.D (Guidance and Counselling)
¨ M.Phil (Guidance and Counselling)
4.2.4 SCHOOL OF EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND OUTREACH
Institute for Educational Planning and Administration (IEPA)
Ø M.Phil (Educational Administration)
Ø M.Phil (Educational Planning)
Ø M.Phil (Administration in Higher Education)
Ø M.Phil (Administration in Higher Education) Top-Up
4.3 COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL SCIENCES (CANS)
4.3.1 SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE
A. Department of Agricultural Engineering
Ø Ph.D (Food and Post-Harvest Technology)
Ø Ph.D (Irrigation Technology and Management)
Ø Ph.D (Agricultural Mechanisation and Machinery Engineering)
Ø M.Phil (Food and Post-Harvest Technology)
Ø M.Phil (Irrigation Technology and Management)
Ø M.Phil (Agricultural Mechanisation and Machinery Engineering)
B. Department of Animal Science
M.Phil/Ph.D Animal Science with specializations in
Ø Breeding and Genetics
Ø Animal Nutrition
Ø Meat Science and Technology
Ø Pasture and Range Management
Ø Management of Livestock Enterprises
C. Department of Crop Science
Ø Ph.D (Crop Science)
Ø Ph.D (Seed Science and Technology)
Ø M.Phil (Crop Science)
Ø M.Phil (Seed Science and Technology)
Specialisation:
Ph.D/M.Phil (Crop Science)
· Agronomy
· Genetics and Breeding
· Crop Physiology
· Plant Protection
D. Department of Soil Science
Ø Ph.D (Land Use and Environmental Science)
Ø Ph.D (Soil Science)
Ø M.Phil (Land Use and Environmental Science)
Ø M.Phil (Soil Science)
E. Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension
Ø Ph.D (Agricultural Extension)
Ø Ph.D (Agricultural Economics)
Ø Ph.D (Non-Governmental Organisation Studies and Community Development)
Ø M.Phil (Agricultural Extension)
Ø M.Phil (Agricultural Economics)
Ø M.Phil (Non-Governmental Organisation Studies and Community Development)
Ø M.Phil (Non-Governmental Organisation Studies and Community Development) Top-up
4.3.2 SCHOOL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
A. Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
Ø Ph.D (Aquaculture)
Ø Ph.D (Fisheries Science)
Ø Ph.D (Oceanography and Limnology)
Ø Ph.D (Integrated Coastal Zone Management)
Ø M.Phil (Aquaculture)
Ø M.Phil (Fisheries Science)
Ø M.Phil (Oceanography and Limnology)
Ø M.Phil (Integrated Coastal Zone Management)
B. Department of Environmental Science
Ø Ph.D (Botany)
Ø M.Phil (Environmental Science)
4.3.3 SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES
A. Department of Chemistry
Ø Ph.D (Chemistry) with options in:
· Analytical Chemistry
· Organic Chemistry
· Inorganic Chemistry
· Physical Chemistry
Ø M.Phil (Chemistry) with options in:
· Analytical Chemistry
· Organic Chemistry
· Inorganic Chemistry
· Physical Chemistry
B. Department of Mathematics
Ø Ph.D (Mathematics)
Ø M.Phil (Mathematics)
C. Department of Statistics
Ø Ph.D (Statistics)
Ø M.Phil (Statistics)
D. Department of Computer Science and Information Technology
Ø Ph.D (Computer Science)
Ø M.Phil (Computer Science)
4.4 COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND ALLIED SCIENCES (CoHAS)
4.4.1 SCHOOL OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY
Ø Master of Nursing (MN) – Equivalent to an M.Phil degree
4.4.2 SCHOOL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
Department of Microbiology and Immunology
Ø M.Phil (Infection and Immunity)
4.4.3 SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES
Department of Biomedical Sciences
Ø Ph.D (Parasitology)
Ø Ph.D (Drug Discovery and Development)
Ø M.Phil (Parasitology)
Ø M.Phil (Drug Discovery and Development)
REGISTRAR
The University of Cape Coast (UCC) has conferred an honorary Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Leadership degree on President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo at a special congregation held in his honour.
The honorary degree, which is the highest honour given by the University, is in recognition of the President’s immense contribution to education in the country.
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is the second President of Ghana after former President John Agyekum Kufuor, and the 40th outstanding personality to receive an honorary degree from the University of Cape Coast.
The Chancellor of UCC, Dr. Sir Samuel E. Jonah, explained that the Free Senior High School (SHS) Policy, was a major criterion for the selection of the President for the honorary degree. He noted that the policy has expanded access to Senior High School and paved the way for many young Ghanaians who otherwise would not had been able to afford SHS education to gain access into Senior High School. “The financial burden that has been lifted off some parents and guardians cannot be overemphasized. Without a shadow of doubt, the free SHS policy is a bold decision and one of the best social intervention policies ever taken by any leader of this country,” he stated.
Aside the Free SHS policy, the Chancellor noted that there were many other achievements by the President which contributed to his selection for the University’s highest honour.
The Chancellor noted that since the attainment of a full university status in 1972, UCC had sought to identify and award outstanding personalities. He said the achievements of these personalities encompassed any of the following “distinguished service to the University; distinguished service to the country or international community, distinguished service to humanity; outstanding pioneering role resulting in a breakthrough in an important sector of the economy, and outstanding original contribution to any academic discipline”.
Dr. Sir Jonah further indicated that “As we recognise the exceptional contributions of honourees to society, we also recognise and celebrate their lifetime achievements in specific fields that sets standards of excellence in society”.
The Chancellor of UCC urged the President not to forget the University, adding “As we do with all our alumni, we urge you to remember your alma mater wherever you will be and in whatever capacity you find yourself”.
In his address, the Vice-Chancellor of UCC, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong, commended President Akufo-Addo for championing a number of reforms in the educational sector. He was grateful to the President for supporting the Institute for Educational Planning and Administration (IEPA) to be upgraded into a UNESCO Category II Institute adding “This has positioned IEPA as an enviable international institution”.
The Vice-Chancellor noted that his vision for the University is to transform UCC into a global entrepreneurial hub of academic excellence. He explained that the desire to empower UCC graduates to have entrepreneurial competencies was in line with the President’s policy initiative on National Entrepreneurial and Innovation Programme.
Touching on admission of students into the University, Prof. Boampong noted that only 43 per cent of applicants for undergraduate programmes were admitted by the University for the 2020/2021 academic year due to limited infrastructure. He further indicated that only 25 per cent of students were offered accommodation into the University’s Halls of Residence, leaving 75 per cent who were housed outside campus under very deplorable conditions.
To this end, Prof. Boampong appealed to the President to adopt the construction of a 5,500 student accomodation facility to be built in his honour to solve the accommodation crises in the University, and also increase enrolment of students. “Here at the University, Halls of Residence are named after great men like Casely Hayord, and Dr. Kwame Nkrumah among others, therefore, a new Hall of Residence, to be named after a great and illustrious son of Ghana, His Excellency, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will be appreciated,” he requested.
President Akufo-Addo in his acceptance speech, expressed gratitude to the Governing Council of UCC for the kind gesture, and pledged his government’s unflinching commitment towards ensuring a better Ghana. The President accepted the Vice-Chancellor’s request to adopt the construction of a new 5,500-student accommodation facility for the University.
“I am delighted that this University, established in this famous town to advance the cause of education in our country, is the first Ghanaian University to accord me this honour, even though, I do not have the accolade of being its alumnus, because of the introduction and acceptance of the Free SHS policy promoted by my Government, which has expanded dramatically access to education, enabling hundreds of thousands of young men and women, from all corners of our country, to go to Senior High School” he added.
President Akufo-Addo stated that the Free SHS policy was an indication that Ghana could now begin to reap the fruits of the talents of all its young people considering the outstanding results of the first graduates of the policy in the most recent West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).
The President later joined the Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Registrar, and members of the Governing Council of UCC to commission a new administration block named after Rev. Prof. Emmanuel Adow Obeng (who was present at the commissioning ceremony), a former Vice-Chancellor, under whose leadership the construction of the building started.