By Iddi Yire
Accra, March 13, GNA – President John Dramani Mahama has been awarded an honorary Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degree in Public Administration from the Yonsei University in Seoul, South Korea.
This was recognition of President Mahama’s distinguished contributions to national transformation, economic development and his engagement with the global academic community.
The honorary doctorate degree was conferred on him by the University’s leadership led by President Yoon Dong-sup and Dean of the Graduate School Kim Hyun-chul.
This forms part of President Mahama’s five-day working visit to the East Asian nation.
President Mahama in his remarks expressed gratitude to the Government and People of Korea for the warm hospitality extended to him and his delegation during this visit.
He also thanked the Board of Trustees, President Yoon, the Faculty, Staff and Students of Yonsei University for this memorable occasion.
“And I say in Korean, kam-sa-ham-ni-da (Thank you),”the President said.
He added: “This honour you have bestowed on me today is one I accept on behalf of all the People of Ghana, as a symbol of the deep respect, mutual relations and admiration that exist between our two countries.”
He prayed that the friendship between Ghana and Korea continue to grow deeper and stronger.
“May we all commit ourselves to choosing peace over conflict, cooperation over confrontation, and hope over despair,” he said.
He added: “May we always lead with truth and strive for excellence. And to all the young people in Korea, especially the students of Yonsei University, I say Hwaiting (You can do it).”
GNA
Edited by Benjamin Mensah
