A 12-member delegation from the University of Environment and Sustainable Development (UESD), led by its Vice Chancellor, Prof. Eric Nyarko-Sampson, paid a courtesy call on the Speaker of Ghana’s Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Kingsford Sumana Bagbin. The meeting was a gesture of goodwill and an opportunity for the university to engage with the Speaker on matters of mutual interest.
The primary purpose of the visit was to officially invite the Speaker to the university’s 5th Anniversary celebration, themed “Sustainable Steps towards Securing Our Environment; Five Years of Achievement, Challenges and Progress”. The event is scheduled to take place on December 13, 2025, and the university is expecting distinguished guests and stakeholders to participate in the celebration. During the meeting, Prof. Nyarko-Sampson emphasized the need for the university to imbibe its core values of Honesty, Opportunity, Perseverance, and Enterprising.
Speaker Bagbin expressed his enthusiasm for the university’s mission and assured the delegation of his support. He highlighted the importance of inculcating values of honesty and integrity in students, citing his recent launch of the National Integrity Award as an initiative that aims to instill these values in Ghanaians. The Speaker also mentioned his upcoming participation in the World Speakers Conference, where he will deliver a keynote address on sustainable development.
The Speaker has assured the university management of his full participation in their anniversary celebration. This gesture demonstrates his commitment to supporting educational institutions and promoting sustainable development in Ghana. The meeting concluded with a sense of optimism and a renewed commitment to collaboration between the university and the Parliament.
Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
