The University of Ghana on Saturday, July 31, 2021 held a virtual congregation ceremony for a cohort of 106 Law students from the University of Ghana School of Law, College of Humanities and 37 students from the University of Ghana Medical and Dental Schools, College of Health Sciences.
In her opening remarks, the then Registrar, Mrs. Mercy Haizel-Ashia, explained that the decision to organise a graduation ceremony for this cohort is necessary to enable them proceed with their professional training starting in August 2021. She added that the remaining students of the 2020/2021 cohort will graduate in December 2021.
Registrar, Mrs. Mercy Haizel-Ashia
The Chancellor of the University, Mrs. Mary Chinery-Hesse, who delivered the opening address, indicated that although graduands would have wished to converge on campus with friends and family, the congregation ceremony has had to be virtual as the nation battles the surge of the Delta variant of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Chancellor further applauded the efforts of scientists and staff of Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR) and the West Africa Centre for Cell Biology of Infectious Pathogens (WACCBIP) for the successful sequencing of the genome responsible for the pandemic; and all frontline health workers who are contributing to the management of COVID-19 in Ghana.
Chancellor of the University, Mrs. Mary Chinery-Hesse
She also commended the University’s faculty for their commitment and dedication to ensure the successful completion of the academic year in order to get back to the regular academic schedule.
The then Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ebenezer Oduro Owusu, explained in his report that since the 2020/2021 academic year was in progress, relevant graduating students' statistics would be published in the University’s Basic Statistics. He reiterated the University’s efforts in protecting the staff and students from the Covid-19, thus after extensive consultations across the four Colleges, Management embraced the modular system for teaching and learning. According to him, the modular system had enabled more students to access the University’s accommodation facilities, whilst making use of the institution’s IT infrastructure. He assured all that the University would not relent on its efforts to provide accommodation for a wider student population in the years to come.
Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ebenezer Oduro Owusu
Prof. Oduro Owusu also conveyed Management’s gratitude to faculty, especially, for working all year round without a break. He also congratulated the graduating students for braving all the odds to complete their studies on schedule and urged them to proceed in truth and integrity as they go out into the world.
The Guest Speaker, Mr. Martin Kpebu exhorted the graduands during his address to hold themselves to high ethical standards in their chosen fields. He cautioned them against the desperation to make quick money and advised graduands to choose to serve particularly the poor so as to build a strong and just society. He further encouraged the graduating lawyers to learn more about psychology and mental health because these would be very useful in their practice.
Guest Speaker, Mr. Martin Kpebu
Ms. Christine Selikem Lassey, a graduand from the University of Ghana School of Law, delivered the valedictory address on behalf of her cohort. She expressed appreciation of the students to the University community, their parents and loved ones for their sacrifices. Ms. Lassey also paid tribute to the late Prof. Yaw Benneh for his exceptional teaching prowess. She charged the graduating class to make giant strides in their endeavors.
Ms. Christine Selikem Lassey
The ceremony was premiered at 10:00 a.m. on all the University’s social media handles.
Congratulations to all our graduands.
