Professor John Gyapong
The University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) in Ho in the Volta Region has made an open invitation to investors to invest in the university as opportunities abound in the area of infrastructure and transportation.
The Vice-Chancellor of the university, Professor John Gyapong, who made the call, said although UHAS was one of the youngest public universities in the country, it had boundless opportunities for investors who wanted good returns on their investment.
The University of Health and Allied Sciences was established by an Act of Parliament (Act 828) in December 2011 with first admission of 154 students in 2012. The student population currently is close to 4000 with over 600 staff.
The statistics according to the Vice-Chancellor came with huge challenges which are actually an opportunity for investors and entrepreneurs, especially in the area of accommodation and transportation as the university runs a multi campus system.
Speaking at the matriculation of 679 sandwich students of the university over the weekend, Professor Gyapong gave an assurance that despite the challenges, they were exploring strategies to enhance existing infrastructure to provide conducive environment for teaching and learning.
Sharing in the plight of the students, the Vice-Chancellor said, “We are conscious of the challenges you are facing regarding the transportation situation…we assure you that we are working seriously” to improve the situation.
A Real Estate Broker, Gabriel Anku, had told DAILY GUIDE that the establishment of UHAS had increased the accommodation deficit in Ho and at Hohoe to the point that “if accommodation for 200 people is built today, it will still not be enough to deal with the problem.”
Prof. Gyapong advised students to put the existing infrastructure and facilities to good use and pass with distinction.
He urged them to be disciplined and cautioned them against examination malpractices as culprits would be dealt with according to the statutes of the school.
He also advised students to build valuable relationships that would have a significant effect on their studies and career.
From Fred Duodu, Ho (k.duodu@yahoo.com)