A delegation from the University of Cape Coast (UCC) School of Business has paid a courtesy call to the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong, to officially inform him of the launch of the School’s 50th Anniversary celebration. The golden jubilee celebration is themed “University of Cape Coast School of Business @50: Expanding the Frontiers of Business Excellence.”
The delegation was led by the Acting Dean, Prof. Samuel Kwaku Agyei, and included Hon. Seth Terkper, Presidential Advisor on the Economy and Guest Speaker for the anniversary launch; Prof. John Gartchie Gatsie, Advisor to the Bank of Ghana and the immediate past Dean of the School and other faculty members. They were received by the Vice-Chancellor, who was supported by the University Registrar, Mr. Gideon Enoch Abbeyquaye.
VC Prof Nyarko Boampong addressing the delegation
As part of the visit, Hon. Seth Terkper presented copies of his newly published book, “Value Added Tax in Africa: The Ghanaian Experience,” to the Vice-Chancellor. The Vice Chancellor advocated for the book to be stocked in the University Library to enrich research and learning in tax policy and administration.
“We will do our best to support you,” Hon. Terkper assured, noting his commitment to contributing to the School’s development and the broader university community.
In response, the Vice-Chancellor commended the School of Business for its contributions to academic and professional excellence. He revealed that the University had recently completed 120 new office spaces, which would be shared between the College of Humanities and Legal Studies and the College of Education Studies. He encouraged the School to continue pursuing excellence in teaching, research, and community impact.
Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC