Eight Personalities Get legon Honorary Degrees

The University of Ghana has conferred honorary degrees on seven Ghanaians and a Kenyan for their contributions to education. The eight were renowned African International Cultural Historian and Political Scientist, Professor Ali Mazrui; former Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor Akilagpa Sawyerr; Professor Emmanuel Augustus Badoe, a Surgeon and Mr James V.L. Phillips a Public Servant.

The rest are Professor Florence Abena Dolphyne, the first woman Pro-Vice Chancellor of the University; Mrs Theresa Oppong-Beeko, a real estate developer and Managing Director of MANET, Mrs Emily Asaa Harlley, a Civil Servant and Mrs Stephanie Henrietta Baeta-Ansah, a Lawyer, Public Servant and Managing Director of the Home Finance Company (HFC).

Two others, Professor George Benneh, a former Vice Chancellor of the University who was absent because of ill-health and Mr Nelson Mandela former South African President who was being honoured for his contribution to World Statesmanship will be decorated later in the year. The Chancellor of the University, Oyeeman Wereko Ampem II assisted by Professor Ivan Addae-Mensah decorated the honorary graduands. Present at the ceremony was President Kufuor.