The MP extended this gesture as part of measures to help the University of Ghana and the Ghana Police Service beef up security to deal with the challenges on campus.

According to the MP, the donations are to aid in increasing the visibility of security and enhanced security patrols on campus. She intimated to the leadership of the University that she is committed and willing to do everything in her power to augment the efforts of the University in dealing with security challenges on campus.

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana, Prof. Ebenezer Oduro Owusu together with some members of the University authority were present to receive the donation on behalf of the school.

Prior to the donation, the Member of Parliament had already facilitated the presentation of 1000 streetlights to the university as part of a strategy to end the threats on the lives of the students on campus.

The National Youth Organizer of the NPP Henry Nana Boakye who accompanied the MP acknowledged the importance of the University of Ghana as a strategic institution whose security concerns should be the utmost priority of the country. He also commended the university for its sterling contribution toward the production of quality human capital as well as good leaders for the country. He also assured the leadership of the University of the support and dedication of the NPP government led by President Nana Akufo-Addo.

The Vice-Chancellor of the University Prof. Ebenezer Oduro Owusu thanked the Member of Parliament for her timely intervention and contributions to the University. He further acknowledged the contributions of the government towards the university and called for more of such interventions.

The main students’ representatives of the University, SRC and GRASAG, led by Isaac Agyeman and Christian Atadika respectively expressed their gratitude to the Member of parliament and her team for coming to their aid and pledged their readiness to work with her for the betterment of the welfare of the students on campus.

Author: Agya Oppong Kyekyeku

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The near-fatal attack by suspected robbers on Daniel Osei grabbed news headlines on Monday and provoked a safety campaign on Twitter — #MakeUGASafePlaceAgain.

Speaking to the media after visiting the scene of the attack on the Level 400 Psychology student, Prof. Oduro Owusu said a strong collaboration between the police and the university will improve security on campus.

“I have spoken to the National Security Minister. We will not take things for granted because we value human lives. When we roll out the strategies, we expect to cooperate with the Police. It is not going to be a nine-day wonder. It is not going to be a temporary thing. It will be something that we will work out for the future,” he said.

Attack

Photos that were circulating on social media following the attack on Daniel Osei revealed deeps cut to his head, hand and legs.

Daniel was reportedly attacked along the road leading from Pentagon to the Evandy hostel which is situated on the university campus.

Saturday night’s near-fatal attack is one of many such incidents witnessed on the campus recently.

The Students Representative Council (SRC) has revealed in a statement issued on Saturday that the university’s authorities have led a delegation to visit the brutalised student who had been receiving treatment at the 37 Military Hospital in Accra.

“As a matter of urgency, all street lights on campus are being worked on. Also, University Management is working hand in hand with National Security to increase patrol on campus starting tonight 5th May 2019,” the SRC statement said.

Source: myjoyonline.com

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