A group photograph taken after the ceremony
The Council would be responsible for the governance and implementation of the 2014 – 2024 Strategic Plan of the University of Ghana to achieve its vision of becoming a world-class research intensive university over the next decade.
Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang praised the new Members of Council for accepting the President’s appointment to serve on the Council. She expressed government’s appreciation to the past members of the council for their dedicated service to the University, and urged the new Members of Council to establish a good working relationship with their predecessors while providing the needed policy direction and support to advance academic work.
The Minister further urged the Council to comply with the functions of the Council as stated in the University of Ghana Act, 2010 (Act 806). This she noted would augment the efforts of University Management to solve challenges that may confront the University of Ghana.
Prof. Kwamina Ahwoi, delivering his remarks
The Chairman of the University Council, Prof. Kwamina Ahwoi, lauded the University of Ghana for its contribution to the development of the country. He said the new Council would work hard to resolve challenges facing the University and reiterated their commitment towards achieving the vision of the University of Ghana to become a world class university.
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ebenezer Oduro Owusu, implored the Members of Council to work with the basic laws governing the University. He assured the Council of his commitment to collaborate and work effectively with them to achieve the vision of the University of Ghana.
Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang swearing into Office the Members of Council
LIST OF COUNCIL MEMBERS
NAME |
CONSTITUENT UNITS |
Prof. Kwamina Ahwoi | Chairman of Council/Government Appointee |
Prof. Ebenezer Oduro Owusu | Vice Chancellor |
Prof. Mahama Duwiejua | Government Appointee |
Archbishop Duncan Williams | Government Appointee |
Ambassador Fati Habib-Jawula | Government Appointee |
Dr. William Abayaawien Atuilik | Government appointee |
Mr. John Klinogo | Council Appointee |
Mr. Richard Kwame Asante | Council Appointee |
Mrs. Eileen Odartei-Laryea | Council Appointee |
Dr. Esther Ofei-Aboagye | Council Appointee |
Mr. Samuel Ofori-Adjei | CHASS Representative |
Prof. Mohammed Salifu | NCTE Representative |
Mr. Kwesi Yankey | Alumni Association Representative |
Dr. Max Price | Vice Chancellor of an African University |
Prof. Kodzo Gavua | Convocation Member |
Mr. Alfred Quartey | Convocation Member |
Ms. Esinam Afi Seade | SRC Representative |
Mr. Nana Asafo-Adjei Ayeh | GRASAG Representative |
Dr. Harry Agbanu | UTAG Representative |
Mr. Kenneth Botchway | TEWU Representative |
IN ATTENDANCE
Prof. S. K. Offei | Pro Vice-Chancellor, ASA |
Prof. John Gyapong | Pro Vice-Chancellor, ORID |
Prof. Patrick F. K. Ayeh-Kumi | Provost, College of Health Sciences |
Prof. Samuel Agyei-Mensah | Provost, College of Humanities |
Rev. Prof. Cephas Omenyo | Provost, College of Education |
Prof. Daniel K. Asiedu | Provost, College of Basic and Applied Sciences |
Mr. Richard Boapea | Director of Finance |
Mrs. Mercy Haizel-Ashia | Registrar/Secretary to Council |