The President of the Republic of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo has disclosed that the University of Development Studies(UDS) will be named after the late Former President, Jerry John Rawlings.
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Recall, Prez Nana Akufo Addo suggested that the University be named after the late President but he opined against the idea when he was alive.
The President has revealed that the family of the late military leader has given their consent to the proposal that the tertiary institution is named after him as a sign of honor.
According to the President, the late Mr. Rawlings provided seed to the establishment of the University and as such, it will be named after him.
“He respectfully declined the suggestion when I first made it to him in respect of his long-standing principle not to have state monument named after him, he said during the burial service of the late Ex-President.
“Whilst he was with us, he, respectfully, declined an offer I made to him, in 2017, to have the University of Development Studies, Tamale, (UDS), which he, personally, helped establish, named after him. His reason was that, in adhering to a long-standing principle, he did not want to have any national monument or facility named after him. Two days after his passing, at the 21st Congregation of UDS, I expressed my strongest convictions, in spite of his reservations, that such an honour should be accorded him, he added.
“I am glad that this has found favor with his family, and the necessary formalities will be carried out to achieve this, i.e. The Jerry John Rawlings University of Development Studies, Tamale. ” the President stated.
As a reminder, Jerry John Rawlings passed away last year November at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital.
Source: ghgossip.com
