By
Godwill Arthur-Mensah, GNA
Accra, Jan. 8, GNA –
The Pro Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Professor
Francisca Dora Edu-Buandoh, has encouraged alumni of the Atlantic Hall to
remain committed towards supporting the infrastructural development of their
alma mater.
Prof. Edu-Buandoh,
who is an alumnus of the Atlantic Hall, recalled the Hall’s tradition that
promoted socialisation and companionship among members and urged them to
leverage on the high moral on campus to support the University.
“There are so many
memories we all have about the Atlantic Hall because it is a special hall. We
may have challenges here and there, but it’s a special hall and has produced
accomplished people who are contributing their quota towards the development of
the nation,” she said.
The Pro
Vice-Chancellor was speaking at the maiden Annual General Meeting of the
Atlantic Hall Old Students Association of the UCC held in Accra, to reorganise
themselves and build a stronger alumni.
Prof. Edu-Buandoh,
who chaired the meeting, urged them to be committed towards the cause of moving
the Association to a greater height.
The alumni of the
Great Atlantic Hall, who proudly called themselves “The Old Mariners”,
exchanged pleasantries and sang memorable songs, reminiscent of the good old
school days.
They reviewed the
provisions in the Constitution and made proposals for adoption, while others
suggested ways to enhance their welfare.
A seven-member
interim national executive was sworn into office to steer the affairs of the
Association.
They are Mr Derick
Agyei Gyamfi, Acting National Chairman, Mr Kofi Diaba, Acting National Vice
Chairman, Mr Dennis Takyi, Financial Secretary and Ms Juliana Annang,
Secretary.
The rest are Mr Kofi
Marfo, Organiser, Mr Joseph K. Adarkwah and Mr Sherlock Ashaigbor, Executive
Members.
Mr Gyamfi, in his
welcome address, said the meeting provided a unique opportunity for members to
reconnect after many years of disconnection and to rekindle the spirit of
friendship to gather momentum to support their alma mater.
They would also plan
ahead and mobilise the requisite resources for infrastructural development as
the Hall was preparing to celebrate its 60th Anniversary in 2022, he said.
He, therefore,
entreated members to leverage on their influence in society to galvanise
support towards improving infrastructure at the Hall.
“We should endeavour
to uphold the good morals and act in such a way that success will shine on
Atlantic Hall and the University of Cape Coast at large,” Mr Gyamfi added.
Mr Asante Forkuo,
the Head of Institutional Advancement Office of the UCC, said the Alumni
Relations Office would continue to liaise with various alumni associations for
prompt release of students’ transcripts, attestations and other relevant
documents.
GNA
