<\/figure>\n\n\n\nA citation for the President read by Mrs Yaa Opuni Amankwa, the Registrar of the University, chronicled the numerous achievements and international recognition for his work as a stout statesman, who had dedicated his life to the development of democracy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
His sterling dedication to holistic education development with the 2017 Free Senior High School Policy was also touted as an unmatched feat which eliminated the cost of secondary school education and provided access to millions of youths. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
\u201cToday, the University of Health and Allied Sciences is set to confer on you the Honorary Doctor of Science for your exemplary leadership in making science education more accessible to Ghanaian families,\u201d she said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The special congregation was attended by dignitaries from the nation\u2019s political and academic class, and the President was accompanied by a horde of officials, including Ministers, Members of Parliament, and heads of institutions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Former heads of the University were also present, as were traditional leaders in the Region led by Togbe Tepre Hodo, the President of the Volta Region House of Chiefs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Prof Lydia Aziato, together with the Council Chairman of the University adorned the President in the graduating gown and presented him with a certificate and citation to the loud applause of the packed Cedi Auditorium of the University. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
President Akufo-Addo, in his speech, said, \u201cthis latest honour is not just a personal achievement but the collective efforts of achievements of my administration and the efforts of every Ghanaian who supported the Free SHS.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
He spoke of how the Free SHS had become \u201ca transformative milestone in Ghana\u2019s education journey,\u201d saying 5.7 million Ghanaians have benefited since its implementation in 2017. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
President Akufo-Addo reiterated, \u201cstrong commitment to STEM education in the country and emphasised the heavy investment in healthcare infrastructure of which the development of the premier health training institution played strategic.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said the completion of the phase two campus of the University symbolised the growth of bilateral relations between Ghana and China and assured of the needed support to the University. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI will continue to engage the highest interest of the University,\u201d he said, and donated ten laptops and desktop computers to support the University Administration. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
President Akufo-Addo proceeded to commission the new campus development and officially open it up for use. The project provides 29,200 m3 of academic and administrative space that encompasses the UHAS School of Nursing and Midwifery, touted as one of the largest in Africa. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It also includes the central administration block of the University and provides a lecture hall complex for 2,500 students. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
There is also a state-of-the-art simulation centre with all the necessary facilities to aid practical health education. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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