Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has eulogised the of former Defence Minister, Dr Kwame Addo Kufour, on his investiture as the new Chancellor of the Kumasi Technical University.
According to the Vice President, the choice of the veteran politician is an ‘excellent choice’ and a ‘well-deserved honour’.
“I commend the authorities of this University, for the excellent choice of a distinguished person, one who is also happily a firm believer of academic freedom, and I am hopeful that the University will definitely fill the added benefit of your rich experiences,” Dr Bawumia said.
The investiture of Dr Kwame Addo Kuffour occurred in Kumasi with numerous dignitaries in attendance, including the former President of Ghana and Dr Addo Kuffour’s brother, John Agyekum Kuffour.
“It is a well-deserved honour, Dr Bawumia said at the ceremony, adding that “as all that you (Dr. Addo Kufuor) have done for mother Ghana in the capacity as the former Board Chairman of Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), President of the Ghana Medical Association, Member of Parliament of Manhyia Constituency, Minister of Defence and Acting Minister of Interior establishes that it is entirely appropriate that you have been appointed as the Chancellor of the University.
“…I believe the University could not have picked a worthier leader than you. Your worth of experience, as a Board Chairman of Suame Magazine Industrial Development Organisation (SMIDO) indicates your in-depth knowledge and already established interest in Technical and Vocational Education.” he said.
Bawumia continued to eulogise Dr Kuffour, revealing he has some personal experience with him which gives him an insight into his qualities.
“For me, today is a little emotional, because I personally know Dr Kwame Addo Kufuor. We all know him as a brilliant mind, high academic achiever, high professional achiever, a statesman, a family man, a God-fearing man. But for me, there is one thing that crowns all of these defining characteristics of this eminent personality. Dr Kwame Addo Kufuor is a man of integrity and therefore is a mentor for all of us in public service. And so for Kumasi Technical University to choose him as your Chancellor, you have virtually won the lottery. You can be assured of stellar leadership.” he said.
Dr Bawumia added: “I urge you Dr Chancellor and all the heads of our tertiary institutions to continue to make adequate preparations towards the extensive call for prioritizing Technical Education in Ghana and beyond. The Free Senior High School and Free TVET Policies have become permanent features of our educational architecture and their foundations shall be embedded in other reforms in TVET Education.”
Bawumia concluded by pledging the government’s continued support to education as a cornerstone of the development of Ghana.
Source: theGhanaianVoice.Com