Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), has been elected the new chairman of the Vice Chancellors Ghana (VCG). His election reflects his commitment to higher education in Ghana.
Prof. Boampong succeeds Prof. (Mrs.) Rita Akosua Dickson of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), who has held the position with high sense of responsibility and integrity. Under Prof. Akosua Dickson’s leadership, VCG has seen several advancements in policy and collaboration among Ghanaian universities. Her tenure was marked by significant progress in fostering unity and promoting academic excellence across the nation’s higher education institutions.
The transition of leadership was formalized during a ceremony where Prof. (Mrs.) Dickson handed over the VCG documents to Prof. Boampong. This symbolic gesture represents the continuity and sustained effort towards achieving the goals of VCG. The ceremony was graced by key academic figures, including the Registrar of UCC, Mr. Jeff Onyame, and the Registrar of KNUST, Mr. Andrews Kwasi Boateng, highlighting the importance of this occasion.
Prof. Boampong’s election as chairperson comes with the responsibility of steering the affairs of VCG for the next year. His vision for the organization includes fostering stronger collaboration between universities, enhancing the quality of higher education, and addressing the challenges facing tertiary institutions in Ghana. Prof. Boampong’s leadership is expected to bring innovative solutions and a renewed focus on academic excellence.
Prof. Boampong has been instrumental in various initiatives at UCC, promoting research, innovation, and student development. His dedication to education and leadership qualities make him an ideal candidate to chair VCG.
The academic community and stakeholders in Ghana are optimistic about the new direction under Prof. Boampong’s leadership. His election is seen as a positive step towards furthering the goals of VCG and enhancing the quality and accessibility of higher education in Ghana.
Keep following gheducate.com for more news and updates
