University of Cape Coast Honours 59 Retiring Staff for Decades of Dedicated Service
The University of Cape Coast Honours 59 Retiring Staff at its 2026 Send-off and Long Service Award Ceremony, recognising decades of dedicated service that helped shape one of Ghana’s leading higher education institutions.
The colourful ceremony, held in Cape Coast, celebrated 59 retirees, comprising 11 senior members, 17 senior staff and 31 junior staff, who collectively served the university for between 18 and 42 years. Throughout their careers, the retirees contributed to teaching, research, administration, facility management and student support, playing key roles in the university’s growth and success.
As part of the University of Cape Coast Honours 59 Retiring Staff celebration, each retiree received a household gift of their choice from the university. Items presented included television sets, refrigerators, mattresses, gas cookers with cylinders, beds, living room furniture and glass tables.
Special recognition was given to Kojo Bosomtwe, the longest-serving retiree, who dedicated 42 years of uninterrupted service to the University of Cape Coast. In addition to a citation and a living room furniture set from the university, he received a tabletop refrigerator donated by Kofi Essuman Enterprise in appreciation of his remarkable commitment.
Addressing the gathering, Vice-Chancellor Professor Denis Worlanyo Aheto said the University of Cape Coast Honours 59 Retiring Staff because they represent the foundation upon which the institution’s achievements have been built. He noted that UCC’s recognition as Ghana’s highest-ranked university, West Africa’s leading university and the 11th best university in Africa would not have been possible without the dedication and sacrifices of generations of committed employees.
Professor Aheto praised the retirees for their loyalty, hard work and professionalism, adding that their contributions would remain part of the university’s history. He also encouraged current staff to emulate values such as integrity, punctuality, honesty, commitment and excellence in their own careers.
As part of the University of Cape Coast Honours 59 Retiring Staff event, the Vice-Chancellor announced measures to improve the welfare of both current and retired employees. He revealed that retirees would continue to benefit from the university’s healthcare services and disclosed plans to establish an Occupational Health, Safety and Wellness Centre.
Professor Aheto further announced that management intends to introduce a Provident Fund before the end of the year to strengthen employees’ financial security after retirement. He assured the retirees that they would always remain valued members of the UCC community, saying their knowledge, experience and guidance would continue to benefit the institution.
The Director of Human Resources, Isaac Adom Konadu, described the occasion as more than a farewell ceremony. He said the University of Cape Coast Honours 59 Retiring Staff to celebrate individuals whose dedication, resilience and professionalism have transformed lives, supported academic excellence and strengthened the university’s reputation both nationally and internationally.
Speaking on behalf of the retirees, Professor Edward Marfo-Yiadom expressed gratitude to God for seeing them through successful careers. He encouraged his fellow retirees to embrace retirement with gratitude and optimism, noting that they had made lasting contributions to the university and should confidently enjoy the next chapter of their lives.
The ceremony ended with tributes, presentations and words of appreciation as colleagues, family members and university officials celebrated the remarkable legacy of the retirees, whose years of service have left an enduring mark on the University of Cape Coast.
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