CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF GHANA SRC BEGINS CONSTRUCTION OF 1500-METER PAVEMENT WALKWAY

By CUG NEWS MEDIA

 

The Student Representative Council (SRC) of the Catholic University of Ghana for the 2023-2024 academic years has initiated the construction of a 1500-meter pedestrian walkway. The walkway, which will extend from the university's taxi rank to its hostels and various lecture halls, aims to improve student access and campus life.

The sod-cutting ceremony took place today, led by the outgoing SRC president, Mr. Joachim. This project marks a significant contribution to the university's development, aligning with its mission to foster academic and technical excellence and produce graduates with practical skills, moral vision, and religious motivation for service.

Rev. Father Dr. Mark Owusu, Dean of Students of the University offered prayers for the ceremony, while the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Daniel Obeng-Ofori, officially cut the sod. The Vice Chancellor commended the outgoing SRC leadership for their initiative and encouraged the incoming leaders to continue in the same spirit.

In an interview, Mr. Joachim Yel-Ko-Ang Banzi explained the rationale behind choosing the pavement project. "Students have frequently complained about the difficulty of dressing properly due to the lack of adequate walkways. During my administration, we observed this issue and decided to address it by constructing pavements to facilitate movement from the taxi rank to lecture halls and hostels," he said. Mr. Joachim expressed hope that this project will significantly improve student life on campus and extended his gratitude to the Work and Housing Commissioner, Mr. Adam Siaka, for his efforts in realizing this project.

Mr. Abdul Samad Nurudeen, Managing Director of Ashuura Construction Limited, revealed that the project would be executed in three phases, covering 1500 meters from the taxi rank to the hostels, at a total cost of approximately 450,000.00 Ghana Cedis. He assured that quality would be maintained, justifying a thirty-six-month warranty. The contract was awarded through a competitive tender process involving three contractors. Mr. Nurudeen thanked the university authorities for the opportunity and promised to complete the first phase, which is 500 meters from the taxi rank within three to four weeks, ahead of the eight-week deadline, to alleviate the inconvenience faced by students.

The Catholic University of Ghana was established in 2002 by the Ghana Catholic Bishops' Conference. It aims to build on the Church's reputation for providing holistic, quality higher education globally and to contribute significantly to the delivery of quality tertiary education in Ghana.

By Adam Siaka

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