{"id":7809,"date":"2020-06-08T15:28:20","date_gmt":"2020-06-08T15:28:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.presbyuniversity.edu.gh\/site\/?p=7809"},"modified":"2020-06-08T15:38:18","modified_gmt":"2020-06-08T15:38:18","slug":"the-7th-council-inaugurated","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.presbyuniversity.edu.gh\/site\/the-7th-council-inaugurated\/","title":{"rendered":"The 7th Council Inaugurated"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The 7<sup>th<\/sup> Council of the Presbyterian University College, Ghana (PUCG), was inaugurated on 3<sup>rd<\/sup>January, 2020, following the end of tenure of the 6<sup>th<\/sup> Council on 31<sup>st<\/sup> October, 2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Inauguration was done at the Conference Hall of the Church House of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana (PCG), at Kuku Hill, Accra. In all, twelve (12) members were inducted into Office as Members of the PUCG Council for a three-year tenure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.presbyuniversity.edu.gh\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/The-members-of-the-University-Council-in-a-group-photograph.jpg?resize=640%2C340&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7813\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.presbyuniversity.edu.gh\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/The-members-of-the-University-Council-in-a-group-photograph-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C544&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.presbyuniversity.edu.gh\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/The-members-of-the-University-Council-in-a-group-photograph-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C160&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.presbyuniversity.edu.gh\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/The-members-of-the-University-Council-in-a-group-photograph-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C408&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.presbyuniversity.edu.gh\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/The-members-of-the-University-Council-in-a-group-photograph-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C817&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.presbyuniversity.edu.gh\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/The-members-of-the-University-Council-in-a-group-photograph-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1089&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.presbyuniversity.edu.gh\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/The-members-of-the-University-Council-in-a-group-photograph-scaled.jpg?resize=360%2C191&amp;ssl=1 360w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.presbyuniversity.edu.gh\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/The-members-of-the-University-Council-in-a-group-photograph-scaled.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.presbyuniversity.edu.gh\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/The-members-of-the-University-Council-in-a-group-photograph-scaled.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Induction Ceremony was officiated by the Moderator of the General Assembly of the<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>PCG, Rev. Professor J. O. Y. Mante, who was assisted by the Clerk of the General Assembly, Rev Dr Godwin NiiNoi Odonkor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Handing over to the new Council Chairperson, the outgoing Chairman, Dr. Stephen Saforo Yirenkyi, intimated that his handing over notes are extensive to assist the new Council to have a smooth start to their work. He wished the new Members of Council well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following are the Members of the 7<sup>th <\/sup>Council of the PUCG:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"1\"><li>Justice Sophia Akuffo&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;    Rep, PCG, Chairperson<\/li><li>Rev. Prof. Emmanuel Adow Obeng&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; President, PUCG<\/li><li>Mrs. Frances Adu-Mante&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;   Rep, PCG<\/li><li>Mr. Oko-NikoiDzani&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;     Rep, Business Community<\/li><li>Rev. Dr. Seth Kissi&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;     Rep, PCG<\/li><li>Prof. John Gyapong&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;   Rep, PCG<\/li><li>Dr. Kwame Darteh&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Rep, PCG<\/li><li>Prof. Frank SenaArku&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;             Vice President (PUCG)<\/li><li>Ms,Anita AmpofoaAmoako-Gyima&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Rep, PUCG Alumni<\/li><li>Mr. Eric Amankwa&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;                                  Rep, Senior Members, PUCG (Academic)<\/li><li>Mr. Julius Oware-Akuamoah&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Rep, Snr Members, PUCG (Non Academic)<\/li><li>Mr. Nathaniel Asomani&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Rep, Senior \/ Junior Staff<\/li><li>Ms. Henrietta Cobbinah&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Rep, Junior Members<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>In attendance at the ceremony were the following Senior Management Members of PUCG:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"1\"><li>Mrs. Mary AbenaAgyepong&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Registrar<\/li><li>Mr. John Adarkwah&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Director of Finance<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>The newly-inducted Council Members were advised to do everything possible to ensure the continuous growth of the University, especially to maintain the good academic performance of the University, and to strive to obtain a Presidential Charter for the University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The three-year tenure of the 7<sup>th<\/sup> Council will come to an end on 31<sup>st<\/sup> October, 2022.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 7th Council of the Presbyterian University College, Ghana (PUCG), was inaugurated on 3rdJanuary, 2020, following the end of tenure of the 6th Council on 31st October, 2019. 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