Professor Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, Vice Chancellor of the University of Ghana (UG), is welcoming the roles of individuals and organisations to support further development of the academic institution.
The call follows the naming of a recreational centre behind the Balm Library after Mr. Samuel Kenneth Aboah, a former Member of the University Council, who served from 2001 to 2008.
She said the University named the Recreational Quadrangle after Samuel Kenneth Aboah, due to his contribution – tangible and intangible – towards its continuous development.
The late Aboah financed the construction of the Quadrangle and the planting of the teak trees on the Legon Hill, from in front of the School of Graduate Studies to the Registry.
Although Mr. Aboah is no more, she said: “At the University of Ghana, we appreciate the role of individuals and organisations who contribute in diverse ways to promote the growth of the university.”
Prof Amfo said the late Aboah did not only contribute by talking, but literally spent money where it mattered most.
“This is an example for all out there. People with different kinds of resources to come and support us, because we do appreciate you. We are very appreciative of all kinds of supports. This is an example of what we do when you come to support us,” she added.
The late Aboah’s efforts led to the use of the sculpture in the Quadrangle and the University’s tower on the five Ghana cedis note.
As a result, the Bank of Ghana also built the Cedi House at the University.
Prof Amfo acknowledged that “even though Mr. Samuel Kenneth Aboah passed 10 years ago, we do not want to forget him.”
Akua Aboabea Aboah, Managing Director of Sambus Geospatial Limited, an IT firm, and a daughter of the late Aboah, said the family wanted the students to benefit from their father’s legacy.
Ms Aboah pledged the family’s continued support to the University, adding “this will not be the end of the support we will be offering to the University,” and urged the management to take good care of the facility.
