Burna Blogs Blog of Wednesday, 4 November 2026
Source: ENOCH ATO NYAMSON

WHO IS DR. (MED) ROBERT OPOKU DONKOR (PREMO)
PERSONAL DETAILS
Nationality: Ghanaian.
Languages: English, Twi.
PERSONAL PROFILE
Armed with excellent team work skills and management, Dr. (Med) Robert Opoku Donkor seeks to blend his diligent and enterprising self in a dynamic working environment that promotes personal and professional development while delivering youth-targeted initiatives, programs, and projects. As a PanAfricanist, He takes pride in participating in the protection and promotion of my African interest and welfare.
CAREER OBJECTIVE
Beyond practicing medicine, He longs to be an entrepreneur and a public speaker, bringing unique perspectives and solutions to the table.
KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
*Team Management and Leadership.
*Public Speaking and Communication.
*Strategic Planning and Organization.
*Active listening and *Decision making.
*Resourceful Social *Networking.
*Problem solving.
*Negotiation.
*Self-motivated and ability to motivate others.
*Basic skills in patient care, medical and laboratory procedures.

*Microsoft Office 2016 versions Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

INTERNATIONAL REPRESENTATION, DIPLOMACY AND GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT

*Delegate, Pan African Students Forum, Durban, South Africa: June 2026
*Delegate, Emerging Diplomats Model United Nations (EDMUN), Cape Coast, Ghana: August 2026
*Participant, Study in AI Course, Coimbatore, India: August 2026
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCES
*60th National Officer, National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS) Further Education: October, 2026 - October, 2027
*52nd President, Local NUGS - University of Cape Coast (UCC): August, 2025 - August, 2026.
*18th President, National Health Students Association of Ghana (NAHSAG) - Western Central Zone: August, 2025 - August, 2026.
*5th President, University Halls Housing Medical Students (UHMS) Junior Common Room Committee (JCRC), UCC: August, 2024 - August, 2025.
*National Coordinator, Concordia Orbis Organization, Africa: August, 2026 – Present.
*Cadet General, Ionians Naval Cadet, UCC: August, 2026 – Present.
*Deputy Scholarship and Internship Chairperson, Local NUGS, UCC: August, 2024 – August, 2025.
*Students Representative Council (SRC) Representative I, UHMS JCRC, UCC: August, 2023 – August, 2024.
*1st Deputy Speaker, UHMS JCRC 1st Parliamentary Council: March, 2024 – Present.
*Class Representative, Standing Committee for Public Health (SCOPH) Medical Students Association (MSA): January, 2024 - Present
*Chairperson, UHMS JCRC SRC Class Representatives Committee: August, 2023 – August, 2024.
*JCRC Representative, Mid-Semester Exams Committee, SRC General Assembly: February, 2024 – March, 2024.
*Chairperson, UHMS Media and Publicity Committee: August, 2023 – August, 2024.
*Vice Chairman, Community-Based Experience and Service (COBES) Entertainment Committee, University of Cape Coast School of Medical Sciences (UCCSMS) Class of 2026: May, 2023 – August, 2024.
*Health Officer, Ionians Naval Cadet, SRC Hall: August, 2023 - August, 2024
*Health Prefect, Aputuogya D/A JHS, Aputuogya - Kumasi.: July, 2015 – June,2016.
ASSOCIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIP
*University Management Board Member, University Campus Broadcasting Services (CBS), UCC: August, 2025 - August, 2026.
*University Management Board Member, University Residence Committee, UCC: August, 2024 – August, 2025.
*58th NUGS Publicity Committee: October, 2024 – October, 2025.
*SRC Executive Council, UCC: August, 2023 – August, 2026.
*Member of Parliament, 22nd SRC Parliamentary Council, UCC: August, 2024 – August, 2025
*Member of Parliament, 1st UHMS JCRC Parliamentary Council, UCC: March, 2024 – August, 2024.
*Member of Parliament, 3rd Oguaa Hall Parliamentary Council, UCC: January, 2024 – August, 2024.
*MSA Standing Committee on Public Health (SCOPH), UCC: January, 2024 – August, 2024.
*MSA Health Committee, UCC: February, 2022 – August, 2024..
*MSA Projects Committee, UCC: November, 2021 – August, 2024.
*MSA Standing Committee on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights including HIV and AIDS (SCORA), UCC: December, 2022 – July 2024.
*UHMS JCRC Library Committee, UCC: November, 2022 – July, 2023.
*UHMS JCRC Welfare Committee, UCC: November, 2021 – October, 2022.
*Ionian Naval Cadet, UCC: February, 2022 – August, 2026.
*Oguaa Hall Army Cadet (OHAC), UCC: January, 2021 – February, 2022.
EDUCATION
*School of Medical Sciences, University of Cape Coast.
August, 2020 – October, 2026.
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery.
*IPMC College of Technology, Ahodwo - Kumasi.
October, 2019 – April, 2020.
Certificate in System Engineering.
*Opoku Ware Senior High School, Santasi - Kumasi.
October, 2016 – June, 2019.
West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (WASSCE) Certificate.
*Aputuogya D/A JHS, Aputuogya - Kumasi.
September, 2013 – June, 2016.
Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) Certificate.
INTERESTS
*Advocacy and leadership.
*Entrepreneurship.
*Military.
*Basketball.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
*Most Sociable SRC Executive in the 2026 SRC Dinner and Awards.
*Most Outstanding Haller in the 2024 UCC UHMS JCRC Turn Up Awards.
*Most Outstanding Personality in the 2025 Federation of Ghana Medical Students Association (FGMSA) Dinner and Awards.
*Most Popular Student Award in the 2023 UCCMSA Dinner and Awards.
*Best Graduating Student, Aputuogya D/A JHS 2016 Year Group.
ACHIEVEMENTS OF PREMO AS THE 52ND NATIONAL UNION OF GHANA STUDENTS (NUGS) - UCC PRESIDENT(25/26)
The 52nd UCC Local NUGS Secretariat was ardently guided by the slogan, "Bringing NUGS Closer to You" (BNCY), with the purpose of making NUGS and its benefits known to all Ghanaian students in Cape Coast and this vision was tremendously achieved. Amongst the standout achievements are:
1. THE NUGS ADESUA NKOSO) INITIATIVES
A study hub for Pasco and Slides was created to assist students with their studies. This was to affirm NUGS commitment of Education being a right not a privilege and no one must be left behind.
2. THE NUGS KYERE WADWENE INITIATIVE
Forms were released with engagements done to retrieve concerns from students which were keenly followed up on and addressed
3. STUDY ABROAD SEMINAR
The Secretariat organized a Study Abroad Seminar that hosted QS Connect to expose foreign scholarships application and opportunities to students. The Secretariat reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that opportunities are brought to the doorsteps of students
4. MEGA NUGS EDUCATION CONFERENCE AT NEC
Our Education Conference, NUGS EDU-CON, held at NEC together with IYF, was one of the most impactful academic and policy-focused events of the semester. The conference brought together students, resource persons, and stakeholders to discuss critical issues such as student welfare, quality education, and opportunities for entrepreneurship and skills development. Participants left with clearer insights, practical recommendations, and renewed motivation to engage in academic excellence and national discourse.
5. NUGS DRIVE INITIATIVE
The NUGS Drive Initiative where Driving Licenses and Driving Skills were brought closer to students at subsidized costs to empower students.
6. IMPACTFUL BINANCE PROGRAM
A major highlight of our digital and financial literacy drive was the Binance program held on 13th June, 2026 at the SMS Auditorium. This session formed part of the Binance Africa University Tour in collaboration with Binance Academy, CITSA-UCC and UCCABS, exposing students to block chain, Web3, and emerging opportunities in the digital economy. It was well attended and helped many students understand how technology, crypto education, and digital skills can open new doors for innovation, entrepreneurship, and career growth.
7. MEGA FIRE BLAST WORSHIP NIGHT
In collaboration with ITL, the Secretariat hosted the Fire Blast Worship Program, which turned out to be a truly mega worship encounter for the campus community. The event brought together students from diverse backgrounds for intense praise, worship, and prayer, creating an atmosphere of spiritual renewal and unity. Feedback from participants showed that the program was deeply impactful, strengthening faith and offering a refreshing close to the month's activities.
8. MEMORABLE AMAPIANO RAVE FESTIVAL
In partnership with OMT, the Secretariat hosted a three-day trade fair at Casford Field in partnership to unite student entrepreneurs, culminating in an Amapiano rave bash on the final night strategically scheduled for the evening of the freshers matriculation to help celebrate their new milestone. The fair provided a platform for students to showcase their products, network and explore as well while the rave offered entertainment and celebration, reinforcing community spirit and supporting student led enterprises.
9. NUGS LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
We organized a leadership summit for all NUGS Appointees. This summit was to inspire and empower young leaders to embrace leadership rooted in integrity, team building, strategic planning and service as they bring NUGS closer towards students while unifying our administration and enhanced skills. Also, during the second phase which was the orientation of the various heads highlighting the key roles of each committee and what is expected of them,
10. NUGS SPOTLIGHT INITIATIVE
A spotlight initiative was embarked on where Cape Coast Stakeholders were recognized for their impact to NUGS through Citations and recognitions to honour and motivate them to keep up with the good work.
11. NUGS CAPE COAST BNCY MEGA HEALTH SCREENING
We delivered free health screenings for students in Cape Coast hosted at the University Practice Senior High School (SHS) and Holy Child SHS. The Secretariat did blood pressure checks, blood grouping, BMI assessment, Hepatitis B and C status check, blood hemoglobin levels, basic eye examination and health education.
12. SKILL UP FEST
In partnership with the SRC, a four week Skills Training Session was organized to equip students with practical soft and technical skills in graphic design, digital marketing and affiliate marketing to empower the youth as future entrepreneurs and job creators. Participants who completed the four week training received certificates for participation.
13. HEALTH FESTIVAL
We partnered with UHMS to organize a Health Festival, promoting student wellbeing through health education and screening activities.
14. NUGS CAPE COAST BNCY TOUR
The Secretariat extended their outreach to OGUAA Senior High School and other SHSs to empower and make NUGS known to the students. We had the opportunity to introduce over 150000 SHS students to NUGS benefits and programs offered in the university. This initiative sparked interest in higher education, positioning NUGS as the bridge between secondary school and tertiary levels while boosting the recruitment pipeline. Giving them room to ask questions about myths heard about tertiary, cut off points to certain programs while encouraging each student to learn hard in order to pursue desired goals.
15. NUGS COURTESY CALL TO GHANA EDUCATION SERVICE CAPE COAST
The Secretariat embarked on a courtesy visit to stakeholders in the region to address gaps in campus services and introduce Local NUGS needs and priorities. The courtesy visit helped to discuss rising matters affecting not only students but the community as well, challenges and ways in which they can be curbed. Where discussions led to partnership for future outreach, commitments for faster emergency responses, providing the students with support directly tackling student wellness concerns and reducing access barriers. We established direct communication lines and received verbal commitment for support.
16 NUGS DISTRIBUTION OF EDUCATIVE MATERIALS TO STUDENTS AT DOMINASE AND OTHER TOWNS IN DEPRIVED
ZONES AHEAD OF THEIR BECE EXAMINATIONS TO EMPOWER THEM
The Secretariat embarked on an outreach to donate exercise books, pens and rulers to JHS students in deprived zones in Dominase and Cape Coast to empower them ahead of their BECE Examinations. This stands as the Secretariat's testament to ensuring that deprived student needs are addressed and their concerns prioritized.
17. NUGS VISIT TO THE YOUTH IN ELMINA TO EQUIP THEM AND MOTIVATE THEM ABOUT UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS AND
LIFE AFTER SHS
Guidance is key to decision making and the Secretariat embarked on an outreach to the Elmina Methodist Church to ensure that keen guidance and mentorship is made available to students in Elmina to give them knowledge about University Programs and life after SHS
18. CHELSEA MATCH DAY CARNIVAL
The Secretariat together with UHMS and the SRC hosted a games and match day session ending with jams at the Medical Hall Forecourt to bring together students for socialization purposes and NUGS Awareness as they witnessed the Novem ber 2025 Chelsea vs Barcelona Match
19. NUGS MEGA FRESHERS WELCOMING
The Secretariat welcomed freshers with interactive sessions on campus navigation and NUGS support service. Hall to hall and classroom to classroom visitations were done to welcome them to the tertiary institution and introducing NUGS them. Every given opportunity, we treated it with prudency to welcome them during halls, associations, colleges, faculties and departmental orientations.
20. NUGS MASS PASSPORT, BIRTH CERTIFICATE, GHANA CARD, NO FEES STRESS AND STUDENT LOANS REGISTRATIONS AND ASSISTANCE
The Secretariat, organized a mass registration of Passports, Birth certificates, Ghana cards, No Fees Stress and Student Loans Registration for students on campus and the satellite campuses. This empowered students especially the fresher to access to assistance and essential documents without off campus travels which causes delay and stress to the students.
21 NUGS NYARKROM KNOW YOUR LOCAL NUGS PROGRAM
The Secretariat embarked on a journey to UCC Nyarkrom and Dominase Campuses which successfully educated students about the aims, vision and purpose of the National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS), this fostered greater understanding of its objectives and encouraging active participation. The students were given the opportunity to voice out their concerns which was taken into books to find solutions to them.
22. NUGS CAMPUS BNCY TOUR
The Secretariat moved from Hall to hall and Hostel to hostel as they toured campus introducing NUGS to students and addressing their concerns.
23. OPERATION FOLLOW NUGS CAMPAIGN
The Secretariat embarked on a door to door visitation to students for them to follow NUGS Official Social Media Handies to increase visibility and accessibility of NUGS-UCC on campus and online, with encouraging engagement from students.
24. NUGS CAPACITY BUILDING TIMELY WEBINARS
The Secretariat embarked on Mental Health Awareness and other webinars for students.
25. NUGS END OF SEMESTER GET TOGETHER
The Secretariat climaxed the semester with an unforgettable get together specially for committee heads and members which was held at Hutchland Beach blending reflections, laughter and creating a lively refreshing atmosphere from the usual campus routine which was a perfect capstone to our triumph. The event brought various committee heads and members together for relaxation and engaging networking, allowing them to reflect on the semester's activities, celebrate collective achievements and strengthen the administration's bond. Through merry making, Interactive conversations and shared moments, the get together boosted morale, prepared committee heads and members to retum energized and motivated for the next semester's responsibilities.
26. NUGS VISITATION TO RADIO STATIONS TO TALK ABOUT NUGS AND STUDENTS CONCERNS
NUGS-UCC maintained a consistent presence on ATL FM Radio Station and continuously engaged people both on campus and Off Campus about NUGS and its benefits.
These are not just initiatives, they are testimonies to our resilience, hardwork, and commitment. The Secretariat has built alliances, touched lives and set a higher bar for years to come. To every member who supported, volunteered or showed up we say "kudos" good work done. Together we have proven that our action creates global waves. Thank you.
LONG LIVE GHANA, LONG LIVE UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST, LONG LIVE THE 52ND UCC LOCAL NUGS ADMINISTRA-TION, ALUTA CONTINUA VICTORIA ASCERTA! GOD BLESS US ALL
ACHIEVEMENTS OF DR. (MED) ROBERT OPOKU DONKOR (PREMO) AS UCC UNIVERSITY HALLS HOUSING MEDICAL STUDENTS (UHMS) JUNIOR COMMON ROOM COMMITTEE (JCRC) PRESIDENT (24/25)
2024/2025 JCRC administration has been transformative and inspiring, marked by bold initiatives, inclusive leadership, and tangible results. Under the “All-Inclusive Agenda,” our administration, led by committed and visionary students, focused on impactful service delivery to UHMS affiliates across PSI, University, and CTC Halls.
We set out not just to manage, but to reform—addressing critical infrastructural challenges, improving student welfare, increasing our visibility on national and interhall platforms, and deepening connections with diaspora students and hall authorities. This note provides an overview of some key achievements during the Supremo-led JCRC administration.
1.0 WELFARE AND SUPPORT SYSTEMS
- Successfully secured accommodation for all Level 200 students moving to Old Site.
- Lobbied to provide temporary shelter for Level 100 students and GEM interviewees.
- Oversaw smooth room transfers between PSI, University, and CTC Halls.
- Introduced the 24/7 Health Accessibility Initiative, ensuring round-the-clock support from UHMS Health Committee reps.
- Collaborated with MedLib to support academic integration sessions for new students.
- Distributed free exercise books to students, including those in diaspora hostels.
- Facilitated repairs of DSTV sets in the halls.
2.0 HEALTH
- Strengthened infirmary operations, supported by the 24/7 Health Initiative.
- Maintained first aid supply across all blocks.
- Partnered with hall health reps to ensure drug availability and urgent care response.
3.0 INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT
- Renovated the UHMS Library.
- Repaired broken chairs and installed additional fans in student rooms.
- Replaced and extended drying lines in PSI Hall.
- Initiated the UHMS Food Joint for accessible meal options.
- Installed streetlights between PSI and University Hall to enhance safety.
- Repaired lovers’ benches and installed fences in key areas.
- Constructed a borehole at CTC Hall to resolve water issues.
- Developed a mini store at CTC Hall.
- Cleaned and maintained PSI bathrooms, and introduced new waste bins.
4.0 SPORTS, SOCIAL LIFE & ENTERTAINMENT
- Hosted the following:
• Rhythms of Time Music Night
• Chop Box Fest
• Love Rave
• Turn Up Party
• Basketball Exhibition Match: Level 400 vs Graduating Doctors
- Organized PSI music nights with traditional snacks.
- Made a maiden UHMS appearance in interhall sports.
- Supported student participation in the SRC Women of Choice program.
5.0 LEADERSHIP, REPRESENTATION & ADVOCACY
- Launched the Maiden UHMS Debate Society.
- Hosted the first-ever USMLE Demystified webinar.
- Revamped the UHMS Muslim Council to promote inclusiveness.
- Successfully lobbied for academic timetable adjustments during interhall games.
6.0 DIASPORA ENGAGEMENT & OUTREACH
- Rolled out the UHMS Diaspora Connect Initiative.
- Conducted classroom visits and support sessions.
- Distributed academic materials to diaspora students.
7.0 TRANSPARENCY, GOVERNANCE & ACCOUNTABILITY
- Held JCRC parliamentary elections and formed new benches.
- Implemented weekly committee reporting systems.
- Initiated the UHMS Constitution Review Process.
- Compiled and publicized a code of offences and sanctions.
- Advocated for parliamentarian lacoste and constituency demarcation.
8.0 HALL MANAGEMENT & POLICY ENGAGEMENT
- Held consultative meetings with Hall Administrators, UCC Security, and Maintenance.
- Advocated for improved security lighting