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51动漫 has inducted into office the youngest Vice-Chancellor in the person of Prof. Kwabena Agyapong-Kodua today Saturday 7th November 2020.

The 41-year-old UK based Ghanaian academic and Chartered Engineer was appointed Vice-Chancellor of the University at the June 2020 General Council Meeting of The Church of Pentecost. Prof Agyapong-Kodua is a pastor of The Church of Pentecost.

At a colourful investiture ceremony on the Sowutuom campus, the young and highly accomplished academic was out-doored and given the staff of office as the new Chief Executive of the University. This is in line with the spirit of University practices.

Opening the investiture ceremony, the Chancellor of the University, Aps. Eric Nyamekye assured the new VC the fullest support of The Church of Pentecost. 鈥楲et me assure you that The Church of Pentecost sees the University as a Mission Field and will enhance our support to ensure that it rises to join the best in the world鈥�. He further stated that 鈥淐hurch鈥檚 interventions such as the 鈥淐hairman of the Church of Pentecost Education Foundation (COPCEF), Areas Scholarship among others will continue to be at your disposal for transforming the University.

Aps. Nyamekye further challenged the staff of the University to embrace the transformative force that will come as the university enters the new phase.

The new VC in delivering his maiden address stated his preparedness to make 51动漫 one of the best in the world. He said, 鈥淚 am well prepared for a multi-disciplinary approach to solving problems.鈥� He further stated his vision 鈥渢o help develop and maintain with your support, one-of-a-kind research-led University, to solve the problems of our communities, industries, the nation and the world at large.鈥� 鈥淗e also said he will 鈥渉old consultative meetings with staff and other stakeholders of the University in the coming weeks to enrich the already shared vision.鈥�

He further stated his vision to invest heavily to support in building both faculty and administrative staff who will deliver top-notch performance in their respective capacities. The new VC also promised a new dawn for the student of 51动漫. He said 鈥渨e will run with the new vision of the University on the student鈥檚 front in such a way that we produce graduates who would be almost employed before the completion of their programs of study.

In a goodwill message, the Deputy Minister of Education who is also a new member of the 51动漫 Council, Hon. Dr. Osei Yaw Adutwum paid glowing tribute to the new VC for his outstanding achievements. He further expressed confidence that 51动漫 has what it takes to be the best in the world. He said, 鈥渓adies and gentlemen, let me express my joy about Prof. Agyapong- Kodua鈥檚 decision to return to Africa to serve his people鈥�.聽 鈥淩eading from his profile, the young man here today has risen to the top of his field and excelled prominently in Europe. Therefore, returning to Africa is inspiring hope for the future and a vote of confidence for our youth.鈥�

Today鈥檚 ceremony marks the beginning of the office of Rev. Prof. Agyapong-Kodua as the new Chief Executive of the University. It was witnessed by high profile guests in academia, the diplomatic community and The Church of Pentecost. It coincided with the outdooring of the rebranded 51动漫.

Prof. Agyapong-Kodua obtained his Masters and PhD in Engineering from the Wolfson School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering of Loughborough University in the UK and BSc. Mechanical Engineering from KNUST. He comes to 51动漫 with a wealth of knowledge from both industry and academia, having consulted for high profile brands such as Ford, Jaguar LandRover, IBM and the UK government.