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21 Oct, 2020

Public-Private Partnership Opportunity at the University of Cape Coast

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE OPERATION OF PRIVATE SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE FOR STUDENTS ON CAMPUS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST (UCC)

A. Background

As part of the efforts at improving and facilitating the movement of Students on Campus especially from Halls of Residences to the Lecture Theatres, the University of Cape Coast is desirous of engaging an experienced transport operator to run shuttle bus service on campus on a PAY-AS-YOU BOARD basis for the University’s students who number in excess of Twenty Thousand (20,000).

B. Scope of Services through the Public-Private Partnership

  1. Efficient management of the transport service delivery
  2. Movement of Students to and from all halls of residence and other vantage points within campus
  3. Operation from 6:00am to 9:00pm, Mondays to Fridays whilst the semester is in session.
  4. Regular maintenance and servicing of vehicles in order to improve the quality of service delivery
  5. Issuance of tickets to students as they pay and board the bus.

C. Duration of Engagement

Initial probationary period of two semesters or one academic year starting from the 2020/2021 Academic Year.            

D. Ticketing and Fares to be charged

1. The transport operator shall charge reasonable affordable prices which shall cover running cost and other overheads.

2. The operator shall issue tickets to students and consider offering opportunities for students to acquire return tickets when needed.

3. The operator must also offer opportunities for students to purchase weekly, monthly or whole semester tickets at discounts.

E. Eligibility

The transport operator shall possess and provide copies of the following documents:

  1. Business registration certificate;
  2. A Valid Tax Clearance Certificate;
  3. A Valid SSNIT Clearance Certificate;
  4. Business profile and brochures;
  5. Past performance records with Letters of recommendations(where applicable);
  6. Key management personnel and their experience in managing transport services; and
  7. Vehicle registration documents on at least four (4) 50-60 Seater Buses.

All interested bus operators are required to do their own feasibility studies on the University of Cape Coast Campus at no cost to the University and submit their proposals to the University.

Selection shall be conducted on a competitive basis.

F. Invitation

The University of Cape Coast invites all suitably qualified individuals, firms and organizations that are eligible and interested in this business to send their Technical and Financial proposals, comprising one original and two copies, sealed in an envelope clearly marked “Proposal for operation of shuttle bus service at University of Cape Coast on pay-as-you board basis”, must be delivered to the address below on or before 4pm, Tuesday, 4th November, 2020. Proposals received after the deadline for submission shall be rejected.

The Office of the Registrar

Central Administration Block- Old Site

University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana

Telephone: 233-3321-32480, 32483, Ext. 285

Email: registrar@ucc.edu.gh/procurement@ucc.edu.gh

REGISTRAR

21 Oct, 2020

UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST CO-OPERATIVE CREDIT UNION LIMITED

VACANCY FOR MANAGER

The University of Cape Coast Co-operative Credit Union Limited invites applications from experienced, result-oriented and highly motivated individuals for the position of Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

The Manager of the Union is responsible to the Board of Directors for the day-to-day management and general growth of the Union. Specifically, the Manager will be in charge of the following:

  1. Providing Strategic leadership for the Union’s Human Resource (Staff)
  2. Continuing drive and sustainability of quality membership
  3. Development of new products and innovation of existing products
  4. Mobilizing savings
  5. Providing prudent investments advice and monitoring of Union’s funds
  6. Ensuring compliance with the Credit Union Association (CUA) directives and other statutory regulations
  7. Presenting budgets, monthly financial, Statistical reports and other reports as requested by the Board.
  8. Any other duties as may be assigned by the Board of Directors

Qualification

The ideal applicant should possess the following qualification:

Must be a holder of M.Com/MBA in Accounting or Finance, a member of ICAG or ACCA with at least five years post professional qualification experience in Credit Union Management.  A degree programme in Micro-finance will be an advantage.

Compensation:

The salary for the position is attractive and negotiable, with other benefits

Terms of Contract:

The appointment is renewable every two (2) years subject to exceptional performance and satisfactory conduct.

Mode of Application and Closing Date:

1. Interested applicants who meet the above criteria should submit their applications together with comprehensive curriculum vitae, certified true copies of certificates, other relevant supporting documents and a (2) two –page vision statement through credit.union@ucc.edu.gh to:

The Board Chairman

University of Cape Coast Co-operative Credit Union Limited

Cape Coast

2. Applicants should request three (3) referees to submit reports on them directly to the above address.

3. The closing date for the receipt of applications is Friday, 6th November, 2020

ISSUED BY: CHAIRMAN, BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Indian High Commissioner with the Vice-Chancellor

Indian High Commissioner Visits UCC

16 Oct, 2020 By louis Mensah

The Indian High Commissioner to Ghana, His Excellency Mr. Sugandh Rajaram, has paid a working visit to the University to strengthen the collaboration existing between the High Commission and UCC.

Collaboration

Speaking at a meeting with the Vice-Chancellor, H. E. Mr. Rajaram expressed his preparedness to facilitate direct collaboration between UCC and Universities as well as other corporate organisations in India. 

Mr. Rajaram indicated that the Indian High Commission would continue to facilitate scholarship opportunities for Ghanaian students which according to him were limited in scope and a short-term measure. He noted that it was important to establish long-term collaborations that would contribute towards sharing of best practices, experiences, joint research, staff, and student exchanges. “Establishing direct linkages with Universities and organisations in India is the best way to derive maximum benefits for a long period of time,” he recommended.

Partnership

Responding, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Johnson Boampong recounted that the Indian High Commission has been a good partner over the years and has sponsored staff and students in the areas of ICT and Forensic Sciences.  He said UCC was now pursuing entrepreneurship agenda and, therefore, linkages with Universities and corporate organisations would be highly appreciated.

Prof. Boampong thanked the Indian High Commission in Ghana for the continuous support in diverse ways to the University.

Specialised ICT Programme

The Pro Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Dora F. Edu-Buandoh, said the University through a special arrangement with the Indian High Commission had rolled out a programme with some Universities to enhance the training of UCC students in specialised areas in ICT. She, however, indicated that because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the programme came to halt. She informed the Indian High Commissioner that the University was looking forward to reactivation of the programme for the benefit of students.

Cyber Security and Digital Laboratory

The Head of the Department of Forensic Sciences, Dr. Richmond Afoakwa, commended the Indian High Commissioner for supporting most of the faculty and students to build their capacities at Gujarat Forensic Sciences University (GFSU), in India. He appealed to the Commissioner to assist the University to establish a Cyber Security and Digital Laboratory to enhance the training of students and serve as a strong backbone to Ghana’s agenda to digitise the economy and also fight cyber-crime. He assured that “the University is poised and ready to do what it can to contribute to the establishment of this facility.”

Donation

The Indian High Commissioner later donated a set of books to the Africana Section of the Sam Jonah Library of the University.

Present at the meeting were the Registrar, Mr. Jeff Teye Emmanuel Onyame; Provost of the College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences, Prof. Moses Jojo Eghan; Dean of the School of Biological Sciences, Prof. Justice Kwabena Sarfo, Dr. Benjamin Aboagye, Research Assistants, and beneficiaries of Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) Scholarships.

 
 

Managing Director of VCTF with UCC officials

UCC Engages Venture Capital Trust Fund for Collaboration

16 Oct, 2020 By louis Mensah

The University has expressed interest to partner with Venture Capital Trust Fund (VCTF) to pursue the entrepreneurship agenda of the University.

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong, to pursue the entrepreneurship agenda of the University.

The Vice-Chancellor during his investiture pledged to transform UCC into a world-class entrepreneurial university with a global competitive edge.

It is in this light that the Vice-Chancellor, the Directorate of Research Innovation and Consultancy (DRIC)  and a team from the Business and Entrepreneurship Development team have held a meeting with the General Manager of Venture Capital Trust Fund (VCTF), Ms. Hamdiya Ismaila, to discuss possible collaborations to realise this agenda.

Entrepreneurship Agenda

The Director of the DRIC, Prof. Frederick Ato Armah, explained that the engagement was to discuss how VCTF could provide support for the realisation of the entrepreneurship agenda.  He noted that the Vice-Chancellor had set up a committee to craft the Business and Entrepreneurship Development Team Policy for the University.  He stated that “Central to this particular initiative is our quest to partner with private and public organisations that are in allied fields, with the financial means to support the Vice-Chancellor’s vision”. 

Vice-Chancellor's Vision

Ms. Ismaila in her presentation expressed her enthusiasm about the Vice-Chancellor’s vision saying, “I have always felt the need to work with universities because innovation and entrepreneurship start from the universities. The employment situation in the country is just nothing to write home about and I’m happy that you have taken this initiative”.

About VCTF

Ms. Isamaila explained that VCTF was a creation of the Government of Ghana and was purposely set up by law in 2004 but started operating in 2006 to drive a viable capital trust industry. She indicated some activities and the achievements of VCTF included the creation of funds. She said that all Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) were eligible to join the fund. She noted that the Fund was willing to partner with UCC to develop ideas that could lead to the creation of businesses for its students and the University itself.

The General Manager of VCTF noted that there were several funds and projects available which the University could take advantage of to achieve its entrepreneurship agenda. She, therefore, urged the University to submit proposals on innovative ideas that could be funded by VCTF. 

Partnership

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong reiterated the University’s readiness to seek support in diverse areas to help students set up their own businesses after they complete their studies so that they could also create job opportunities for others. “We will soon be knocking on your doors with our proposals to fund some of the laudable projects we have outlined,” he stated.

The Business and Entrepreneurship Development Team shared their action plans which included festival of ideas, and Venture Challenge for student entrepreneurs to find feasible business ideas.

Present at the meeting were the Registrar, Mr. Jeff Teye Onyame, Prof. Rosemond Boohene, Prof. Mohammed Anokye Adam, Prof. Daniel Agyapong, Dr. Gloria Agyapong all of the School of Business, Mr. Isaac Nketsiah and Mr. Benjamin Otsen of DRIC, and Ms. Nana-Anna Abakah-Cann of Directorate of Legal Consular and General Services (DLCGS).

Officials of Zenith Bank with the Vice-Chancellor

Delegation from Zenith Bank Calls on Vice-Chancellor

16 Oct, 2020 By louis Mensah

A delegation from Zenith Bank led by Mr. Philemon Adiase, has paid a courtesy to the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong to congratulate him on his appointment.

Purpose

The spokesperson for the delegation, Mr. Francis Kwabena Arthur, noted that the visit was to introduce themselves to the Vice-Chancellor and his Management team and also deepen the collaboration between the University and his organisation. “We were sent by the Management of Zenith Bank headed by the Managing Director so we are here to say a very big welcome to the Vice-chancellor,” he explained.

Mr. Arthur who is also the Relationship Manager of the Cape Coast Branch of Zenith Bank indicated that there was a cordial relationship between UCC and Zenith Bank and therefore, they would continue to do their part to meet the financial and corporate goals of the University. He expressed the Bank’s readiness to assist the Vice-Chancellor to achieve his vision for the University. “As a branch and the Bank, we want to assure you of our support to roll out your agenda for UCC. We want to assist to make your administration a wonderful one,” he noted. 

Response

Welcoming the delegation, the Vice-Chancellor informed the delegation that his vision was to transform UCC as the hub of Entrepreneurial Education so that products of the University could create their own businesses and not only rely on the formal sector for employment. “In doing this, what we envisage is that the students will be trained in such a way that they have all the competencies to become entrepreneurs” he stressed.

Prof Boampong urged that the Bank to support the University’s entrepreneurial drive by contributing to the Entrepreneurship Development Fund which would provide assistance to students to set up their own businesses and provide employment to others. “I need the support of Zenith Bank to substantially contribute to this fund so that we can together create opportunities for our students,” he entreated
    
Present at the meeting were the Registrar, Mr. Jeff Teye Emmanuel Onyame; Ag. Director of Public Affairs, Major Kofi Baah-Bentum (rtd).  Other members of Zenith Bank delegation were Mr. Afoakwa Nkrumah-Ababio and Mrs. Alberta Burndam.
 

The Registrar cutting the sod for the construction of the Lube Bay

Vanguard Assurance Funds Construction of Lube Bay for UCC

15 Oct, 2020 By louis Mensah

A sod-cutting ceremony has been performed for the construction of a Lube-Bay for the Transport Section of the University. 


The construction is being funded by Vanguard Assurance Company Limited at a cost of GH¢ 63, 000 as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility to the University.

Servicing of UCC Vehicles

In his remarks, the Vice-Chancellor noted that the Lube Bay would go a long way to help service and maintain vehicles of the University. He indicated that the University was looking for partners to support in diverse ways to efficiently carry out its mandate. Prof. Boampong said the project was the first to be executed under his tenure as Vice-Chancellor “Vanguard Assurance has demonstrated that they are true partners and we encourage other organisations to also follow their example,” he noted.

On his part, the Registrar, Mr. Jeff Teye Emmanuel Onyame, commended Vanguard Assurance for the support and indicated the facility would be very beneficial to the Transport Section. He said the University was very proud to be associated with Vanguard Assurance and added that it was a sign of greater things ahead.
“We look forward to having many bigger projects on campus with the help of Vanguard,” he added. 

Giving Back to Society

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Vanguard Assurance, Mr. Frederick Sackey, noted that his organisation believed in giving back to the society stating that “We have worked with UCC for a number of years, we believe it is time to show our love and commitment to them. Whatever profits we have made over the period, we also want to share with UCC.”  He assured that the gesture was the beginning of other projects and services the company was planning to execute to enhance the relationship between UCC and Vanguard Assurance.


Present at the ceremony were the Deputy Registrar, Directorate of Public Affairs, Major Kofi Baah-Bentum (rtd); Head of Distribution of Vanguard Assurance, Mr. Samuel Asuman; Head of UCC Transport Section, Mr. Frederick Baidoo and some staff of the Transport Section.

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