• The University for Development Studies (UDS) official has a new VC in-charge
  • The handing ceremony took place at the Central Administration on the Tamale campus of the University
  • Professor G. A. Teye handed over service to Professor Seidu Al-Hassan

Starter

Prof. Gabriel Ayum Teye after seven years (since October 1, 2015) has handed over his position as Vice Chancellor of the University for Development to Prof. Seidu Al-Hassan at a brief ceremony witnessed by a select few.

Prof. Seidu Al-hassan was appointed on June 9th, 2022 by the University Council at an “emergency meeting”.

No. 7

Prof haven previously served as pro-vice chancellor, becomes the 7th Vice Chancellor of the Baobab land.

The roll is as below (source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_for_Development_Studies)

  • Prof. R.B Bening Pioneer Vice Chancellor (1992 – 2001)
  • Prof G.W.K Mensah (Acting Vice Chancellor) (2001 – 2002)
  • Prof. John Bonaventure Kubongpwa Kaburise (April 8, 2002 – April 7, 2007)
  • Prof. Nokoe (Acting Vice Chancellor) (April 2007 – 30 June 2010)
  • Prof. Haruna Yakubu (June 1, 2010 – 2015)
  • Prof. Gabriel Ayum Teye (October 1, 2015 – 2022)

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Ceremony

The ceremony to mark the change of reign was held at the central administration of the UDS on the Tamale Campus.

Below are the sights from the event.

Quote

…what has happened, what is yet to happen, the way forward, as well as things to expedite action on”.

Prof. Gabriel Ayum Teye