The University of Cape Coast (UCC) has held a dinner in honour of H.E. Prof. Francisca Dora Edu-Buandoh, Ghana's High Commissioner to Canada, as she leaves for her duty post in Ottawa, Ontario.
The event brought together management, student leaders and staff to bid farewell to the esteemed alumna of the University.
In his welcome remark, the Acting Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Denis Aheto, highlighted her significant contributions to the development of the University in particular and Ghana in general that made the President appoint her as High Commissioner.
He urged her to continue working diligently to justify the trust reposed in her by the President and assured her of UCC's continuous support in fostering collaborative initiatives.
Prof Edu-Buandoh (L) with the Provost of CANS, Prof. Rofela Combey, after the proposal of toast
The Provost of the College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences, Prof Rofela Combey, proposed a heartfelt toast, seeking grace for Prof Edu-Buandoh to excel as she took on the new role ahead.
H.E. Prof. Edu-Buandoh, in response, thanked the UCC community for their love and support, sharing her deep connection to the University where she had built her career as an astute academic.
"Everything that caught the attention of the President and his appointing authorities, I owe to this University," she stated.
She reaffirmed her commitment to promoting collaborations for UCC and pledged to uphold both the Ghanaian and UCC flags in her new role.
Prof Edu-Buandoh displaying the citation of honour. With her are the Ag. VC, Prof Aheto (middle), Registrar, Mr Gideon Abbeyquaye (3rd from left) and some senior officers of the University
A citation of honour was presented to H.E. Prof. Edu-Buandoh in recognition of her contributions to the University.
Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC