General Manager for Citi FM and Citi TV, Bernardino Koku Avle has commended the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana, Professor Ebenezer Oduro-Owusu for what he describes as his honesty and personal show of leadership during the BBC sex for grades scandal that hit the University.
Mr. Avle who was speaking as the guest speaker for the University of Ghana MPhil and PhD congregation said the decision of the Vice-Chancellor to meet and engage students personally after the scandal is the surest way of maintaining the integrity of the institution.
“On this note, I need to commend the Vice-Chancellor for his honest and personal show of leadership in meeting students personally after the BBC sex for grades scandal to answer questions openly. This is how to maintain integrity, this is how you build an image not through PR and adverts but by being honest and facing the facts.” Bernard said.
Two months ago, the University of Ghana interdicted two of its lecturers captured in the BBC’s “Sex for Grades” documentary over their alleged sexual harassment of female students.
The two — Prof. Ransford Gyampo and Dr. Paul Kwame Butakor were later hauled before the University’s Anti Sexual Harassment Committee to assist with internal investigations.
The university among other things, set up a five-member fact-finding committee to look into the matter and offer its recommendations.
The Vice-Chancellor of the University also met and interacted with students after the incident.
‘Show integrity’ – Bernard Avle charges graduates
Speaking at the event, Bernard Avle also charged the graduating students to live true to the ideals of the University- that is, proceeding in truth and integrity.
He called on the graduates to show leadership and integrity in all they do.
He advised that, the ultimate test of a leader is the legacy and change he/she leaves behind.
“Legon taught me that the greatest way to gain leadership is not by running for political office, but its by solving a problem… Legon taught me that the most difficult person to lead was myself and that self leadership was the foundation of true leadership.”
“Legon taught me that the ultimate test of a leader is not a property I acquire but is the legacy and change I leave after I left…. Legon taught me that, the most important ingredient in leadership is integrity….The words of your famous anthem sum up the spirit and power of this great University.”
Committee probing ‘sex for grades’ saga presents report to VC
The committee probing the infamous “Sex for Grades” scandal at the University of Ghana has presented its report to the Vice-Chancellor of the university.
The committee presented the report on Tuesday, November 12, 2019.
In a speech delivered on his behalf by Prof. Nana Aba Appiah Amfoh, Pro-Vice-Chancellor in charge of Academic and student affairs, at a congregation of the school of humanities on Thursday, the Vice-Chancellor said management will study the report and ensure implementation of the recommendations.
The University of Ghana Council has also said management of the school is fully committed to ensuring that the school is free from all forms of sexual harassment, malpractices, and misconduct.
Delivering a speech at the second session of the congregation of the College of Humanities of the University of Ghana, Chairman of the Council, Professor Yaw Twumasi also described as satisfactory, measures taken by the management of the school to tackle sexual harassment.
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