The Central University Chapter of the Graduate Students’ Association of Ghana (GRASAG) swore in new executives for the 2022/2023 academic year at the university’s Christ Temple campus.
They are Mr. Eugene Senumape Adonu, President; Mr. Wisdom Agorsor, Vice President; Mr. Mensah Gademor, General Secretary; Mr. Emmanuel Yaw Marb, Organiser; Mr. Saviour Ahiataku, Financial Secretary; and Ms. Nana Ama Frimpomaa, Women’s Commissioner.
The ceremony was attended by Dr. Gloria Dzeha, Dean of Students at the university, Dr. Evans Sokro, GRASAG Patron, and Mr. Emmanuel Owusu, GRASAG National PRO, who represented Mr. Thomas Elorm Tagbortor, GRASAG National President.
Dr. Dzeha charged the new executives to create programmes that are relevant to the needs of graduate students. She emphasised the importance of publicising GRASAG programmes, and activities as a means of projecting the Central University Graduate School.
Mr. Abednego Quarshie, the outgoing President, thanked his team for their cooperation and unity, as well as the Dean of Students and the GRASAG Patron for their immense support during their tenure. Some of his administration’s accomplishments included uniting and coordinating graduate students from the three university campuses – Miotso, Christ Temple and Kumasi, and producing some souvenirs to generate revenue for GRASAG activities.
Mr. Adonu congratulated the outgoing President, Mr. Abednego Quashie, and his team on their commendable efforts, dedication and commitment to making GRASAG Central University vibrant during their tenure. He also emphasised the importance of graduate education, saying: “Mr. Chairman, graduate students form a unique group of individuals who defy all odds to pursue further education in the quest to gain knowledge that can transform their lives, careers and the country.” He assured the audience that his administration will ensure the continuation of previous projects started by his predecessors, and improve GRASAG’s image on campus and beyond.
Dr. Evans Sokro, the patron, also congratulated the outgoing and new executives. He advised the executives not to let their leadership responsibilities interfere with their course work because that was the primary reason they were in school. He assured the executives of his unwavering support and his availability for consultation on their intended programmes.
Mr. Owusu, who delivered a speech on behalf of the National President, hinted of projects the National Secretariat is currently working on to benefit postgraduate students in Ghana. Some of these projects include a Laptop Project with unlimited data for academic work, job opportunities for postgraduate students through a private HR firm, and the recently rolled out Graduate Research Trust Fund, a fund that will sponsor policy-oriented research for national development. He also encouraged the new executives to be involved in the activities of GRASAG National.
