On 2nd January 2026, the UGDE-JCR Executive Office was commissioned and handed over its renovated office at a landmark ceremony, marking a significant milestone in advancing student governance and welfare within the Distance Education community of the University of Ghana. The Avorkah-Norvivor led Administration successfully renovated and presented a new UGDE-JCR Executive Office, providing the future executives with a functional, dignified, and purpose-driven workspace to better serve the student populace. The office was officially commissioned by the Head of Department, Prof. Samuel Amponsah, whose leadership and unwavering support continue to shape academic excellence and student development in the School of Continuing and Distance Education (SCDE), the College of Education and the University in general. Prof. Amponsah highly commended the outgoing leadership for their relentless efforts and collaboration in achieving this feat and encouraged the incoming leadership to see the office as a chamber for conceiving and birthing dreams that will benefit the current and future generations.
This achievement reflects years of advocacy, commitment to institutional strengthening, and a clear vision anchored in results-driven leadership. The commissioned office stands as a lasting legacy of service, dedication and purposeful governance. Following the commissioning ceremony, the official handover of the UGDE-JCR administration was conducted, as the outgoing administration formally handed over the affairs of the JCR to the Nartey-Mashud Administration. This transition underscores our collective commitment to democratic governance, accountability, continuity and institutional stability within the UGDE-JCR.
The outgoing executive extended their heartfelt appreciation to DE Management, particularly Prof. Samuel Amponsah (HoD.), Dr Charles Brenya Wiafe Akenteng (immediate past Vice Dean of Students), and the Accra Learning Centre management, led by Prof. Linda Tsevi, for their immense support and collaboration in making this vision a reality. They also expresse sincere gratitude to Dr. Jonathan Odame (Head, Student Support and Counselling Unit), distinguished Alumni and all students who honoured the important occasion with their presence.
The outgoing executive congratulated the Nartey-Mashud Administration and wished them wisdom, strength and success as they assume office. They expressed confidence in their ability to build upon the foundations laid and continue to advance the welfare and interests of UGDE students across all learning centres.
