KNUST: Yvonne Osei Adobea Announces All Qualified Photographers Can Apply To Cover Graduation

KNUST: Yvonne Osei Adobea Announces All Qualified Photographers Can Apply To Cover Graduation

  • The KNUST SRC has announced that qualified photographers who wish to cover the upcoming graduation ceremony should apply
  • It also announced that no firm, individual or entity has the exclusive right to cover photography for the ceremony
  • Many people who reacted to the news commended the SRC for the turn of events

The SRC president of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Yvonne Osei Adobea, has announced that qualified photographers who wish to cover the upcoming graduation will be given access to do so.

A statement released on November 8, and sighted by YEN.com.gh on X revealed that the decision was taken after extensive consultation with the management of the university.

Photo of KNUST SRC Prez and graduate
KNUST SRC president releases statement on upcoming graduation Photo credit: @_whereistariq @osei_adobea/X
Source: Twitter
"In essence, no firm, outfit or individual has been awarded exclusive rights to cover photography during the event.

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Photographers are advised to follow due process to get the requisite clearance, and graduates are advised only to patronize accredited photographers"

Yvonne Osei Adobea thanked the university management and assured the students of the SRC's commitment towards ensuring the advancement of their cause.

She also congratulated the graduands.

"This SRC is committed to the cause of justice, fairness, and transparency, and we will continue to stand with our students to demand that their welfare is ALWAYS prioritized," parts of the statement read.

Ghanaians commend the KNUST SRC

Many people who reacted to the post commended the KNUST SRC for the good work done.

@WMT wrote:

It's still at their discretion. They can simply refuse to grant accreditation to the others.

@princeszn_ reacted:

Well done Presdo

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@OpokuMensahLou1 stated:

Good work done though. Advocate for the students

@QuadwoCue indicated:

I’m very proud of you.You fought a good fight God bless you

@KofiDebr commented:

I never regret voting for you

First-class student emerges valedictorian at College of Agric and Natural Resources

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Samuel Owusu Afriyie, a brilliant student, has won the coveted title of valedictorian at the College of Agric and Natural Resources of KNUST.

Of 896 college graduates, the prodigy emerged as the all-around top student with a Cumulative Weighted Average (CWA) of 80.37.

Afriyie's academic accomplishments were promoted on social media by Voice of KNUST on Twitter.

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Source: YEN.com.gh

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