Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong appointed as UCC Vice-Chancellor

Some shakeup has hit one of Ghana’s oldest tertiary institution; the University of Cape Coast. Two significant appointments have been made by the University Council in respect of a Vice Chancellor and a Registrar.

The University Council in a press release today, announced to the University Community and the general public of these appointments which were borne out of a Special Meeting held today [June 17, 2020].

The Council has appointed Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong, currently the Provost of the college of Health and Allied Sciences, as the new Vice- Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast. He’s been granted an initial tenure of 4 years with effect from 1 August, 2020, the statement read.

“Professor Johnson Nyarko Boampong will take over from the incumbent Vice-Chancellor Prof. Joseoh Ghartey Ampiah, whose term of office ends on 31 July, 2020”

For the Office of the Registrar, Mr. Jeff Teye Emmanuel Onyame, currently the Director of Academic Affairs, as the new Registrar of the University of Cape Coast.

“Mr. Onyame’s appointment takes effect from 1st August, 2020. Mr. Jeff Teye Emmanuel Onyame will take over from the incumbent Registrar, Mr. John Kofi Nyan when his term ends on 31 July, 2020”