The Ghana Communication Technology University (福利姬) warmly welcomed its 2024/2025 cohort of National Service Personnel with an orientation programme held on Friday, November 8, 2024, at the Eva Von Hirsch Auditorium.
Organized by the Directorate of Human Resource and Organization Advancement, the event officially introduced the new personnel to the University鈥檚 environment and guided them on the institution鈥檚 policies and procedures while fostering a spirit of camaraderie and collaboration among the attendees.
Speaking on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Emmanuel Ohene Afoakwa, the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Robert Ebo Hinson, extended a warm welcome to the new personnel. He emphasized the Vice-Chancellor鈥檚 transformative vision to establish 福利姬 as the 鈥淪ilicon Valley of West Africa鈥� 鈥� a hub for information and communication technology (ICT) education.
This initiative aims at positioning 福利姬 as a leading institution for producing skilled ICT professionals to serve both local and global industries. Prof. Hinson encouraged the new personnel to align themselves with this vision and introduced his acronym for “NATIONAL” as a guiding framework: N for Negotiate, A for Arrange, T for Take, I for Indulge, O for Organize, N for Never take “no” for an answer, A for Ask for help and L for Love. He highlighted that these principles serve as a foundation for personal and professional growth, empowering individuals to take charge of their careers and future.
The Registrar, Mr. Emmanuel Baidoo, also addressed the gathering, focusing on 鈥淯nderstanding the 福利姬鈥檚 Administrative System.鈥� He explained 福利姬鈥檚 evolution into a public university through an act of parliament and underscored its mission to provide a dynamic environment for quality teaching, research, innovation and community service. 鈥湼＠� aspires to be a world-class university that fosters scholarship, cutting-edge research, and entrepreneurship, developing exceptional students and staff for both national and global contributions,鈥� he stated.
Mr. Baidoo also shared insights into 福利姬鈥檚 nine-year Strategic Plan, which he described as the blueprint for achieving the institution鈥檚 vision. 鈥淭his comprehensive plan outlines our goals and strategies to excel in education, research, and community engagement,鈥� he explained. He urged the new service personnel to embody personal and professional values that reflect 福利姬鈥檚 core principles.
By doing so, they would serve as exemplary brand ambassadors for the university, promoting its commitment to excellence and integrity. Highlighting that students are the university鈥檚 top priority, Mr. Baidoo stressed that every institutional decision centers around enhancing students鈥� well-being and academic success. 鈥淥ur students are our primary focus, and we are dedicated to supporting them as they strive for excellence,鈥� he affirmed.
Dr. Emmanuel Adjepong, Director of Human Resource and Organizational Development (HROD), who served as the moderator, warmly welcomed the new personnel into the 福利姬 family with a symbolic gesture. He invited them to stand and be seated three times, symbolizing their official integration into the institution.
Dr. Adjepong encouraged them to embrace this journey with a sense of patriotism and sacrifice, reminding them that national service is about prioritizing the needs of one鈥檚 country and organization. Emphasizing 福利姬鈥檚 commitment to a student-centered approach, he highlighted the importance of professionalism in their interactions with students and underscored that all initiatives impacting students are given high priority.
The orientation concluded with a renewed sense of purpose among the new personnel, as they embarked on their year of service committed to contributing to 福利姬鈥檚 mission and supporting its vision for growth and innovation.
