LAGOS- The Consul-General of Ghana in Lagos, Samata Bukari, says Nigeria has played significant roles in the 75 years of University of Ghana delivering education and research.
Bukari said during a news conference on Monday at the Consulate General of Ghana in Lagos held alongside its ongoing students’ recruitment drive that Nigeria had contributed to the achievements of the University of Ghana.
She said that the Republic of Ghana and the Federal Republic of Nigeria had been in education cooperation for years, and there was need for continuity.
“The University of Ghana is celebrating its 75th anniversary, and we are using this opportunity to acknowledge the role Nigeria and Nigerian students have played in our existence.
“And we desire such to continue.
“Nigerian researchers and academicians have played remarkable roles in achievements recorded over the years in delivering education and research at this premier University.” She said.
The consul-general said that the University had embarked on its students recruitment drive following the recent release of the West Africa Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results in Nigeria and other West African countries.
Bukari said that the University of Ghana had opened its portal, and urged interested applicants to leverage on available courses therein.
She said that some of the available courses included Health Science, Applied and Physical Sciences, Human and Business Administration and Education.
According to her, students are waiting to hear from University of Ghana and other tertiary institutions, but with its interactions with parents, the embassy realised they may not be able to afford the school fees.
“The good news here is that plans are ongoing to give foreign students reduced fees in the coming year, without jeopardising quality.
“This package is to encourage more applications into the University. We will also offer payment of fees in instalments; accomodation and good security will also be available for international students,” She explained.
Bukari urged interested candidates to contact the Ghana Consulate in Lagos and the High Commission in Abuja for other forms of assistance.
She assured that all arrangement would be made from the point of admission and would be followed strictly.
Earlier, Nigeria’s Michael Nije, a 100-level Biology Science Student of the University of Ghana, who shared his experience, described the system of education as unique, however, adding that he missed Nigerian foods.
Also, Agatha Utomi, who is undertaking a master’s degree programme in Public Health, said that the lecturers are well-grounded and taught in ways students could understand.
Utomi added that the lecturers were also accessible for more explanations and assistance.
“The teaching techniques of University of Ghana is wonderful; the lecturers make sure that we understand very well and even encourage us to approach them where we’re having challenges.
“I think my choice of the University is worth it. The environment is okay, the people are friendly and I have a well-grounded knowledge of my discipline,” she stressed.
Meanwhile, Mr Emmanuel Dankwa, the Recruitment Officer, University of Ghana, said that despite the decreased admission numbers in the past five years, Nigerians constituted 60 per cent of students in the university.
Dankwa noted that Nigerian students had been outstanding, adding that the overall best medical student a few years back had been a Nigerian.
According to him, there are also Nigerian lecturers in the University, while many alumni are working in reputable companies.
Dankwa stressed that the institution was generally impressed with Nigerian students. (NAN)
