University Of Cape Coast Lauded For Appointing First Visually Impaired Lecturer: “History Maker”

• The University of Cape Coast has received praise for appointing Carruthers Tetteh as its first visually impaired lecturer
• The likes of Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang and the Association of African Universities have praised the Cape Coast school
• Tetteh graduated with another first-class degree in Law from the University of Cape Coast

A former Education Minister, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has lauded the University of Cape Coast for appointing its first visually impaired lecturer.

Carruthers Tetteh was appointed to the school’s Faculty of Law, a position he took up in December 2023.

Tetteh will be a lecturer in Criminal Law and the Ghana Legal System.

Opoku-Agyemang, a former University of Cape Coast Vice Chancellor, said the appointment brought her joy.

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“Our special education department also deserves accolades for the phenomenal work done over the years in graduating students with special needs across various schools and departments,” she added.

The Association of African Universities also lauded the university and “Carruthers' unwavering spirit and commitment to the law.”

Another University of Cape Coast lecturer also expressed his excitement at the new appointment to YEN.com.gh.

This lecturer said he was very impressed, adding, “I am told he’s very good.”

Lady delights as she gains admission to UCC

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that a young lady who gained admission to the University of Cape Coast has expressed delight about starting a new chapter as a university student.

In a video sighted by YEN.com.gh on TikTok, the lady, describing her expectations as a junior student at UCC admitted that she was excited but anxious.

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She explained that this was the first time that she was living on her terms, free from the instructions and rules of any guardian or superior.

UG releases admissions list

In a separate story, YEN.com.gh reported that the University of Ghana, Legon, has released its undergraduate admissions list for 2023/2024.

The admissions list was posted on the University of Ghana website, where applicants were directed to check their admission status.

The University of Ghana also released a statement which clarified the status of persons who had D7 in some subjects.

Source: YEN.com.gh