UCC HONOURS EMPLOYEES (Page 20)

Story: Joe Okyere, Cape Coast

FORTY-SEVEN employees of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) have been awarded for their long, meritorious and dedicated services to the university.
Forty-three of them who retired had served the UCC for a period ranging from 15 to 43 years whilst three serving workers were adjudged best workers.
The prizes for the retired workers ranged from small, medium and large size refrigerators and citations.The best workers received a citation, a wall clock and GH¢100 (¢1 million) each.
Speaking at the ceremony, the Vice-Chancellor of the UCC, Reverend Professor Emmanuel Adow Obeng, advised those in active service to use the ceremony to remind themselves of the value of and the reward for commitment, loyalty and hardwork.
Rev. Professor Obeng further urged them to use the occasion to evaluate their relationship with the university and renew their commitment to its progress.
He asked them to be punctual and regular as well as use their time judiciously.
He said the university would fulfil its promises to the staff to enable them to discharge their duties effectively and efficiently, and urged them to play their part with the same zeal and commitment they had displayed over the years to enhance the growth of the university.
Professor K. N. Eyeson on behalf of the recipients commended the university for recognising their contributions, and called for an orientation for the staff before they retired.
The Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Professor Haruna Yakubu, who chaired the function advised the staff to rededicate themselves to the growth of the university.