On Friday, 16th August 2024, the Vice-Chancellor Prof. Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, led a UG delegation to pay a courtesy call on the Overlord of the Wa Traditional Area, Wa Naa Seidu Fuseini Pelpuo IV, at his palace. 

The Wa Naa welcomed the Vice-Chancellor and her entourage, expressing his honour at hosting them. He expressed his deep appreciation to the University for establishing a Learning Centre in the region. The presence of the Centre, he noted, allows residents who cannot travel to Accra to experience the premier University's offerings in Wa. 

Wa Naa, Seidu Fuseini Pelpuo IV

The Vice-Chancellor, in turn, expressed her gratitude for the warm reception. She explained that her visit was part of a broader objective to gather firsthand information on the status and activities of the Regional Learning Centres. She emphasised that paying homage to the Overlord was essential, given his vital role in hosting and supporting the University of Ghana Wa Learning Centre.

She briefed him on the recent matriculation of the first batch of students at the University's two newly created city campuses, expressing hope that, in the future, all Regional Learning Centres could achieve similar status.

Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Nana Aba Appiah Amfo

In response to Wa Naa’s request to elevate the Wa Learning Centre to a City Campus, Prof. Amfo intimated that while this was a long-term goal, her current visits to the Regional Learning Centres were to ascertain firsthand the prospects and challenges they face in order to address their pressing needs.

The Wa Naa assured the Vice-Chancellor of his continued support to the Wa Learning Centre and its activities in the region.

Accompanying the Vice-Chancellor were: Professor Samuel Nii Ardey Codjoe, the Provost of the College of Education; Mrs. Emelia Agyei-Mensah, Registrar; Mr. Joseph Oduro Nkansah, College Registrar, COE; Mr. Michael Owusu Ansah, College Finance Officer, COE; Dr. Marshall Kala, Co-ordinator of the Wa Learning Center, COE; Mrs. Joycelyn Boateng, College Human Resource Officer, COE;  Ms. Matilda Appiah, College Academic Officer, COE; Mrs. Mavis Osafo-Adu, Assistant Registrar/Protocol Officer, Public Affairs Directorate; Mr. Frederick Yuorkuu, Head, Examinations Unit; Mr. Mawufemor Kwadzo, College Facilities Officer, COE; Ms. Agnes Baidoo, College Public Affairs Officer; Ms. Audrey Djarbeng, Senior Administrative Assistant, COE; Mr. Frank Hope Tachie, Administrative Assistant, COE and  Mr. Sumoferow Mustapha Suleman, Driver, Wa Learning Centre, COE.