Prof. John Owusu Gyapong
Professor John Owusu Gyapong was sworn-in as the Vice Chancellor of the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS), Ho at a colourful ceremony at the Main Campus, Sokode-Lokoe, Ho on October 4, 2016. Professor Gyapong, until his appointment, was Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Research, Innovation and Development at the University of Ghana.
In his induction speech, Professor Gyapong pledged to continue the good works of his predecessor. He outlined his vision for the University, which includes facilitating a vibrant intellectual climate that stimulates innovative research and community engagement, promotion of multidisciplinary research in infectious diseases, chronic diseases, maternal and child health policy, among others.
Other areas the new Vice Chancellor seeks to promote are integrated ICT-based teaching and learning through the development of e-learning platforms, stakeholder confidence building; and completing the establishment of the schools of Pharmacy and Dentistry.
He said "My vision is to finalize and implement the strategic plan to transform UHAS into a pre-eminent research and practically oriented educational institution and I intend to facilitate a vibrant intellectual climate that stimulates innovative research and community engagement."
In his welcome address, Professor Kofi Anyidoho, Chairman of the UHAS Council, declared that the university has seen exponential growth in students’ population, from 154 in 2012 to almost 3000 currently. The pioneer students are expected to graduate in July this year.
He commended the foundation Vice Chancellor and all stakeholders who supported in nurturing the university to its present stage and expressed the hope that the new Vice Chancellor will captain the institution to the next phase.
A large representation from the University of Ghana attended the colourful ceremony. Prof. Kwame Offei led the University’s delegation. The ceremony was also attended by the immediate past Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ernest Aryeetey, and officials from other sister universities, corporate organisations, as well as traditional leaders.
Hearty Congratulations to Prof. Gyapong to the high office of Vice Chancellor. We wish him a successful tenure.
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