75-years-old University of Ghana Reveals They Are Impressed with Nigerian Students

Nigeria has played significant roles in the 75 years of University of Ghana delivering education and research

A news conference was held on Monday at at the Consulate General of Ghana in Lagos. It was held alongside its ongoing students’ recruitment drive.

The Consul-General of Ghana in Lagos, Samata Bukari, said during the conference that Nigeria had contributed to the achievements of the University of Ghana.

Bukari, says Nigeria has played significant roles in the 75 years of University of Ghana delivering education and research.

She said:

“The University of Ghana is celebrating its 75th anniversary, and we are using this opportunity to acknowledge the role Nigeria and Nigerian students have played in our existence.

And we desire such to continue.

“Nigerian researchers and academicians have played remarkable roles in achievements recorded over the years in delivering education and research at this premier University.”

She also stated that that the University had embarked on its students’ recruitment drive following the recent release of the West Africa Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results in Nigeria and other West African countries.

Bukari said that the University of Ghana had opened its portal, and urged interested applicants to leverage on available courses therein.

She said that some of the available courses included Health Science, Applied and Physical Sciences, Human and Business Administration and Education.

“The good news here is that plans are ongoing to give foreign students reduced fees in the coming year, without jeopardising quality.

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“This package is to encourage more applications into the University. We will also offer payment of fees in instalments; accommodation and good security will also be available for international students.” she explained.

She assured that all arrangements would be made from the point of admission and would be followed strictly.

Earlier, Nigeria’s Michael Nije, a 100-level Biology Science Student of the University of Ghana, who shared his experience, described the system of education as unique, but however, added that he missed Nigerian foods.

Also, Agatha Utomi, who is undertaking a master’s degree programme in Public Health, said that the lecturers are well-grounded and taught in ways students could understand.

Utomi added that the lecturers were also accessible for more explanations and assistance.

Meanwhile, Mr. Emmanuel Dankwa, the Recruitment Officer, University of Ghana, said that despite the decreased admission numbers in the past five years, Nigerians constituted 60 per cent of students in the university.

Dankwa noted that Nigerian students had been outstanding, adding that the overall best medical student a few years back had been a Nigerian.

According to him, there are also Nigerian lecturers in the University, while many alumni are working in reputable companies.

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