Vice Chancellor signing the book of condolence
Mourners later converged at his residence to commiserate with the family, among whom were the Vice-Chancellor Professor Ernest Aryeetey, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Academic and Student Affairs, the Registrar, Mrs. Mercy Haizel-Ashia. Three former Vice Chancellors, Prof. Akilagpa Sawyerr, Prof. Ivan Addae-Mensah, and Prof. C.N.B. Tagoe also attended the ceremony.
A biography read at the ceremony, catalogued his life, and achievements, pointing to a man who had by dint of work, climbed to a high academic ladder. Prof. Dakubu, a Professor of Chemistry played a pioneering role in championing the formation of an ICT Directorate, now the University of Ghana Computing Systems. The development of the ICT landscape in the University is a testimony to the significant role he played in the formative stages and following this through even after his retirement. Prof. Dakubu was also a major force in Academic Research Network in Ghana and beyond.
A number of tributes were paid in his memory. In separate tributes from Prof. Ivan Addae-Mensah and Prof. Jerome Djangmah, both went down memory lane and spoke of their experiences as secondary school students, and the impact he made on them in his capacity as teacher, colleague, mentor and friend. The Head of Department of Chemistry, Prof. Robert Kingsford-Adaboh, was full of praise for Prof. Dakubu, who he said will be remembered for his style of lectureship especially in the teaching of thermodynamics.
A deserving tribute also came from the University of Ghana Computing Services (UGCS) which brought to light the towering impact Prof. Dakubu had on many of the IT employees at the Directorate. As Prof. Addae-Mensah noted, many of the professionals at the UGCS have become “stars” in the field due to the mentoring they received from Prof. Dakubu.
Prof. Robert Kingsford-Adaboh delivering the tribute on behalf of the Department of Chemistry
Ms. Ama Dadson reading the tribute on behalf of UGCS.
Sympathizers at the ceremony.
Sympathizers at the ceremony.
In the University’s tribute read by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Ernest Aryeetey, paid glowing tribute to his memory as a Professor of Chemistry and scholarship.
Sympathizers at the ceremony.
He noted Prof. Dakubu’s prowess in the field of ICT which he said enabled him to put his selfless service to the University in the most remarkable manner.
A former Registrar of the University, Mr. A.T. Konu was at the ceremony, as well as Prof. William Asomaning, one of his former students and later colleague at the Department of Chemistry. Many family members, including some Moslem clerics were present at the ceremony.
Prof. Mumuni Dakubu is survived by his wife, Emerita Professor Mary Esther Dakubu, daughter, Memuna and grandchildren.
The Ansuma (Greeting of Family) will take place at his residence, on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 from 7a.m. till 12 noon.
MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE.
