UCC confers honorary doctorate on Kwesi Pratt Jnr
The University of Cape Coast (UCC) has conferred an honorary doctorate on veteran journalist, publisher and Pan-Africanist, Mr Kwesi Pratt Jnr., during the 15th Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Lectures held by the University. The conferment, which followed a special congregation held after the lectures, was in recognition of his decades of contribution to journalism, public discourse, … The post UCC…
The University of Cape Coast (UCC) honored veteran journalist, publisher, and Pan-Africanist Kwesi Pratt Jnr. with an honorary doctorate during the 15th Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Lectures. This recognition came after a special congregation held post-lectures to honor his decades-long contribution to journalism, public discourse, democracy, and African emancipation.
Mr. Pratt delivered a two-day lecture titled "Kwame Nkrumah, Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow: Perspectives on Constitutionalism, Development and Pan-Africanism." The Chancellor, Sir Sam Esson Jonah, emphasized the importance of independent journalism, courage, and openness to new ideas in sustaining a vibrant democracy. He noted that the honor also underscored the necessity of education extending beyond academic credentials to cultivate ethical leadership, critical thinking, and civic courage.
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Denis Worlanyo Aheto, acknowledged Mr. Pratt's role in advancing Ghana's political, economic, and social development, as well as promoting Pan-African solidarity and African liberation.
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