{
  "id": 7277893,
  "title": "VC inaugurates three committees ahead of UG’s 80th anniversary celebration",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/vc-inaugurates-three-committees-ahead-of-ugs-80th-anniversary",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-14T07:59:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/vc-inaugurates-three-committees-ahead-of-ugs-80th-anniversary-celebration/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In preparation for the University of Ghana's 80th anniversary celebration in 2028, Vice-Chancellor Professor Nana Aba Appiah Amfo has formed three committees. The first committee, the Scientific Committee to Oversee the University of Ghana History Project, is led by Emeritus Professor Clifford Nii Boi Tagoe. The second committee, the 80th Anniversary History Project Research and Writing Team, is chaired by Dr. Nana Yaw Boampong Sapong, while the 80th Anniversary Celebration Planning Committee is headed by Prof. Clement Appah.\n\nProfessor Amfo emphasized that the anniversary should celebrate the University's past while fostering belonging and reconnecting generations. She urged the committees to ensure the event is enjoyable, inclusive, and impactful. Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research, Innovation, and Development, Prof. Samuel Nii Ardey Codjoe, welcomed the committee members and stressed the importance of preserving the University's history through rigorous scholarship and thoughtful planning.\n\nRegistrar, Mr. Michael Opare Atuah, outlined the mandates and responsibilities of each committee, emphasizing the critical need for collaboration and effective preparation. Each committee chair accepted their assignment and pledged to work closely together to meet the expectations outlined in their Terms of Reference.\n\nThe Scientific Committee will provide methodological and thematic guidance, monitor research, and ensure historical accuracy. The Research and Writing Team will conduct archival and oral research to produce a comprehensive account of the University's history. The Planning Committee will coordinate the year-long anniversary activities, including stakeholder engagements, communication, fundraising, and major commemorative events.",
  "summary": "In preparation for the commemoration of the University of Ghana’s 80th anniversary in 2028, Vice-Chancellor Professor Nana Aba Appiah Amfo has inaugurated three committees to work on various aspects of the milestone celebration. The committees are the Scientific Committee to Oversee the University of Ghana History Project, the 80th Anniversary History Project Research and Writing […]",
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}