The Indian High Commissioner to Ghana, His Excellency (H.E.) Sugandh Rajaram paid a courtesy call on KNUST’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor (Mrs.) Rita Akosua Dickson on Tuesday, 20th April, 2021 at the Council Chamber.
His visit to the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) formed part of his first official visit to the Ashanti Region.
The Political Officer of the High Commission of India, Mr. Tushar K. Uniyal accompanied the High Commissioner on his visit to KNUST.
The High Commissioner proposed that both parties should assess other areas of collaboration that would enhance research, staff and student’s exchanges.
His Excellency Rajaram, as part of his visit, donated 116 books to expose students to the various aspects of India by establishing ‘‘India Corner’’ in the University Library. The books present an invaluable source of multifaceted society of India, that focuses on various subjects.
He was hopeful that the books would satisfy the needs of the students and rekindle their interest to know more about India and ultimately foster closer relationships between Ghana and India.
Professor (Mrs.) Rita Akosua Dickson, Vice-Chancellor, KNUST
Receiving the books, the Vice-Chancellor expressed much gratitude for their donation and visit. She asserted that KNUST as a research-driven institution places much value on the partnerships signed with stakeholders and other institutions of higher learning.
She was hopeful that the collaboration proposed by the High Commissioner would contribute to the development of the country and the world at large.
Present at the ceremony were the Pro-Vice Chancellor, Professor Ellis Owusu-Dabo, Head of Quality Assurance and Planning Unit, Professor Jerry John Kponyo, the University Relations Officer, Dr Daniel Norris Bekoe, and the Deputy Librarian, Michael Ahenkorah-Marfo.
