The Ghacem Hall at Takoradi Technical University (TTU) has been renamed Prof. Duncan Hall following the approval of the University’s Governing Council. The change in name is a result of the adoption and renovation of the hall by Prof. Samuel Ato Duncan, CEO of COA Research and Manufacturing Limited.
Prof. Duncan signed a Memorandum of Understanding with TTU for joint research and collaboration and took on the renovation of the deteriorating Ghacem Hall. The refurbishment included work on the reception area, sculpture, painting, kitchens, Junior Common Room (JCR), and the installation of a signpost.
During the official commissioning of the renovated hall and renaming ceremony, the Vice Chancellor of TTU, Rev. Prof. John Frank Eshun, expressed the university’s commitment to collaborating with industry players for the advancement of TTU’s objectives. The Governing Council unanimously supported the renaming of the hall after Prof. Duncan, believing that the collaboration with COA Research and Manufacturing Company would benefit both parties and provide an excellent academic environment for students.
Prof. Duncan was commended for his initiatives and contributions to TTU, with the Vice Chancellor highlighting his excellence, knowledge, and inspiration in fostering innovation and shaping lives. Prof. Duncan expressed his belief in integrating business and value to drive societal impact and thanked TTU for the honor.
He promised to ensure the collaboration between COA and TTU would yield significant results and mentioned his commitment to support the Prof. Duncan Hall, including providing a larger television set for the JCR and continued support for 10 students with impairments that he had adopted.
The newly appointed Warden of Prof. Duncan Hall, Prof. Abigail Padi, expressed gratitude on behalf of the hall and the university for the adoption and renovations. She assured Prof. Duncan of their commitment to taking care of the hall and fostering a warm and mutual relationship.
The students and management of Prof. Duncan Hall presented Prof. Duncan with a citation to acknowledge his contributions.
Source – ttu.edu.gh
