Theme: RESILIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND HUMANISM Date: April 26-27 , 2023 | Time: 4:00 pm Venue: Great Hall 2023 Aggrey-Fraser-Guggisberg Memorial Lectures © 2023 Public A airs, University of Ghana www.ug.edu.gh UNIVERSITY OF GHANA UNIVERSITY OF GHANA ANNIVERSARY 1948 – 2023
2023 Aggrey-Fraser-Guggisberg Memorial Lectures Theme: RESILIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND HUMANISM by Her Ladyship Justice Professor Henrietta J.A.N. Mensa-Bonsu (JSC)
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Order of Proceedings 4 Profile of University of Ghana 6 Principal Officers 9 Other Officers 9 College Administration/Deans/Directors 10 Directors of Administrative Directorates/Units 13 Profile of Her Ladyship Justice Professor Henrietta J.A.N. Mensa-Bonsu (JSC) 15 Abstracts of Lectures 18 The Aggrey-Fraser-Guggisberg Memorial Lectures 20 Previous Aggrey-Fraser-Guggisberg Memorial Lectures 21 University Anthem & National Anthem 24 CONTENTS
6 2023 Aggrey-Fraser-Guggisberg Memorial Lectures ORDER OF PROCEEDINGS DAY 1: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26, 2023 3.30 p.m. – Guests to be seated 4.00 p.m. – Procession – Welcome and Introductory Remarks: Mrs. Emelia N.K. Agyei-Mensah, Registrar – Introduction of Chairperson: Prof. Gordon A. Awandare, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Academic & Student Affairs – Chairperson’s Introductory Remarks/ Introduction of Lecturer: Prof. Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, Vice-Chancellor – Seperewa: Mr. Osei Korankye – Lecture by Her Ladyship Justice Professor Henrietta J.A.N. Mensa-Bonsu (JSC) Topic: “We are Watchers of a Beacon, whose Light must Never Die” –Contemporary Musings on the March from the Ghana we have, to the Ghana we Desire. – Interlude: Ghana Dance Ensemble – Chairperson’s Closing Remarks – University Anthem – Recession
2023 Aggrey-Fraser-Guggisberg Memorial Lectures 7 DAY 2: THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 2023 3.30 p.m. – Guests to be seated 4.00 p.m. – Procession – Welcome and Introductory Remarks: Mrs. Emelia N.K. Agyei-Mensah, Registrar – Introduction of Chairperson: Prof. Felix A. Asante, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Research, Innovation and Development – Chairperson’s Introductory Remarks/ Introduction of lecture: Justice Barbara Ackah-Yensu, Member of Council – Seperewa Mr. Osei Korankye – Lecture by Her Ladyship Justice Professor Henrietta J.A.N. Mensa-Bonsu (JSC) Topic: “Yen Ara Asaase Ni” Remix – Tuning Up the Contribution of Law in the Ghana we Desire. – Presentation – Interlude: Ghana Dance Ensemble – Chairperson’s Closing Remarks – University Anthem – Recession
PROFILE The University of Ghana, the premier university in Ghana, was founded as the University College of the Gold Coast by Ordinance on August 11, 1948 for the purpose of providing and promoting university education, learning and research. As a university poised to distinguish itself in the area of research to make an impact at the national and international levels, the University launched a Strategic Plan in 2014. The strategic plan (2014-2024) is intended to consolidate the gains made from the review of the University’s mission and practices and situate these within the context of a very dynamic environment of higher education in Ghana and beyond. Our Vision Our vision is to become a “world-class researchintensive University.” Our Mission To create an enabling environment that makes University of Ghana increasingly relevant to national and global development through cuttingedge research as well as high quality teaching and learning. Our Values: • Integrity • Commitment • Respect • Loyalty University of Ghana Campuses Legon Campus: This is the main campus where most of the University’s teaching and research are carried out. It also houses the central administration of the University. Korle-Bu Campus: The Korle-Bu Campus houses the administration of the College of Health Sciences, which is headed by a Provost. Accra City Campus: Strategically located in the central business district of Accra, the Accra City Campus is a non-residential campus. 8 2023 Aggrey-Fraser-Guggisberg Memorial Lectures/Special Congregation
2023 Aggrey-Fraser-Guggisberg Memorial Lectures 9 Kumasi City Campus: The Kumasi City Campus is housed at the erstwhile Kumasi Workers’ College, established in 1962. Takoradi City Campus: The Takoradi City Campus is located at the former Takoradi Workers’ College, established in 1962 at Chapel Hill in Takoradi, near the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) Hospital. University of Ghana is administered through a collegiate system comprising the following colleges, as well as a central administration that includes a School of Graduate Studies and an Office of International Programmes. • College of Basic and Applied Sciences • College of Education • College of Health Sciences • College of Humanities As part of its vision to become a world-class research-intensive institution, the University of Ghana has identified four priority areas by which it promotes international collaboration in research initiatives to enhance research output. As the premier university in Ghana, the University aims to produce the next generation of thought leaders to drive national development. Through its research institutes and other centres of learning and research, faculty members are involved in studies that support policy making for national development, often in collaboration with other international institutions. The University has experienced a steady growth in the number of international students who come from over 70 countries to join either the regular undergraduate and graduate programmes or enrol on the study abroad and other special programmes designed for international students. The University of Ghana, has over the years built an image as one of the continent’s most reputable universities, making it the first choice for academics, researchers and students.
2023 Aggrey-Fraser-Guggisberg Memorial Lectures 11 PRINCIPAL OFFICERS OTHER SENIOR OFFICERS Mrs. Mary Chinery-Hesse Chancellor Justice Sophia A.B. Akuffo (Rtd.) Chairperson, University Council Prof. Nana Aba Appiah Amfo Vice-Chancellor Prof. Felix A. Asante Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Research, Innovation and Development Prof. Gordon A. Awandare Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Academic & Student Affairs Mrs. Emelia N.K. Agyei-Mensah Registrar
2023 Aggrey-Fraser-Guggisberg Memorial Lectures 12 COLLEGE ADMINISTRATION/DEANS/ DIRECTORS COLLEGE OF BASIC AND APPLIED SCIENCES COLLEGE ADMINISTRATION Provost Prof. Boateng Onwona-Agyeman College Secretary Mr. Worlanyo Newton Torvinyo (Ag.) College Finance Officer Mr. Benjamin Owusu Addo DEANS/DIRECTORS School of Agriculture Prof. Irene Susana Egyir School of Biological Sciences Prof. Augustine Ocloo School of Engineering Sciences Prof. Elsie Effah Kaufmann School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences Prof. Sandow Mark Yidana School of Veterinary Medicine Dr. Hope Richard Otsyina (Ag.) School of Nuclear and Allied Sciences Prof. Joseph Richmond Fianko Institute for Environment and Sanitation Studies Prof. Kwasi Appeaning Addo Institute of Applied Science and Technology Prof. David Dodoo-Arhin West Africa Centre for Crop Improvement Prof. Eric Yirenkyi Danquah West African Centre for Cell Biology of Infectious Pathogens Prof. Gordon A. Awandare Biotechnology Centre Prof. Kwame Offei Centre for Climate Change and Sustainability Studies Prof. Kwadwo Owusu COLLEGE OF EDUCATION COLLEGE ADMINISTRATION Provost Prof. Samuel Nii Ardey Codjoe College Secretary Mr. Joseph Oduro Nkansah College Finance Officer Mr. Michael Owusu Ansah DEANS / PRINCIPALS Dean, School of Continuing & Distance Education Prof. Olivia Adwoa Tiwaah Kwapong
2023 Aggrey-Fraser-Guggisberg Memorial Lectures 13 Dean, School of Education & Leadership Prof. Gordon Senanu Kwame Adika Dean, School of Information & Communication Studies Prof. Akosua Keseboa Darkwah Principal, Kumasi City Campus Prof. Edward Nketiah-Amponsah (Ag.) Principal, Takoradi City Campus Prof. Bernardin Senadza (Ag.) COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES COLLEGE ADMINISTRATION Provost Prof. Julius Najah Fobil College Secretary Mr. Michael Opare Atuah College Finance Officer Mr. Samuel Nkrumah DEANS/DIRECTORS University of Ghana Medical School Prof. Alfred Edwin Yawson University of Ghana Dental School Prof. Ebenezer Anno Nyako (Ag.) School of Public Health Prof. Emmanuel Kwasi Torpey School of Nursing & Midwifery Prof. Florence Naab School of Pharmacy Prof. Isaac Julius Asiedu-Gyekye School of Biomedical and Allied Health Sciences Prof. Samuel Antwi-Baffour Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research Prof. Dorothy Yeboah-Manu COLLEGE ADMINISTRATION Provost Prof. Daniel Frimpong Ofori College Secretary Mrs. Mavis Otoo-Ayeh College Finance Officer Ms. Patricia Tay DEANS/DIRECTORS School of Arts Prof. Ray Wazi Apoh University of Ghana Business School Prof. Justice N. Bawole School of Languages Prof. Helen A. Yitah COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES
2023 Aggrey-Fraser-Guggisberg Memorial Lectures 14 Centre for Migration Studies Dr. Mary B. Setrana Legon Centre for International Affairs and Diplomacy Prof. Emmanuel Debrah Language Centre Prof. Evershed K. Amuzu Centre for Ageing Studies Prof. Mavis Dako-Gyeke Centre for Asian Studies Dr. Lloyd G. A. Amoah Centre for European Studies Dr. Kwame Asah-Asante Centre for Latin American Studies Dr. Joanna Boampong Centre for Urban Management Studies Dr. Isaac K. Arthur University of Ghana Accra City Campus Prof. Joseph A. Yaro Confucius Institute (Chinese Director) (Ghanaian Director) Prof. Wang Jimin Prof. Josephine Dzahene-Quarshie Merian Institute for Advanced Studies in Africa (German Director) (Ghanaian Director) Dr. Susann Baller Dr. Grace Diabah University of Ghana School of Law Prof. Raymond A. Atuguba School of Performing Arts Prof. Awo M. Asiedu (Ag.) School of Social Sciences Prof. George Owusu Institute of African Studies Prof. Samuel A. Ntewusu Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research Prof. Peter Quartey Regional Institute for Population Studies Prof. Ayaga A. Bawah Centre for Gender Studies and Advocacy Dr. Deborah Atobrah Centre for Social Policy Studies Prof. Nana Akua Anyidoho
2023 Aggrey-Fraser-Guggisberg Memorial Lectures 15 CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION DEANS/DIRECTORS/ UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN Dean, School of Graduate Studies Prof. Robert Darko Osei Vice-Dean, School of Graduate Studies Prof. Dorcas Osei-Safo University Librarian Mrs. Theodosia Adanu (Ag.) Dean, Student Affairs Prof. Rosina Ichabodia Kyerematen Vice-Dean, Student Affairs Dr. Charles B. Wiafe-Akenten Dean, International Programmes Prof. Eric Osei-Assibey Director, Academic Quality Assurance Prof. Daniel K. Twerefuo Director, Centre for Teaching and Learning Innovation Prof. Samuel Agyei-Mensah Director, University of Ghana Pan-African Doctoral Academy (UG-PADA) Dr. Jemima Asabea Anderson DIRECTORS/HEADS OF ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTORATES/UNITS Finance Mrs. Bernice Agudu Academic Affairs Mrs. Lydia A. Nyako-Danquah Public Affairs Dr. Mrs. Elizier Taiba Ameyaw-Buronyah Physical Development & Municipal Services Mr. Charles Kofinti University Health Services Dr. Mark Eric Frempong Human Resource & Organisational Development Dr. Yvonne Ayerki Lamptey (Ag.) Office of Legal Counsel Dr. Abdul Baasit Aziz Bamba (Ag.) Office of Institutional Advancement Prof. Samuel Kwasi Dartey-Baah Careers and Counselling Centre Rev. Dr. Bridget Ben-Naimah University of Ghana Computing Systems Mr. Francis Kwabena Boachie Sports Dr. Bella Bello Bitugu Institutional Research and Planning Office Mr. Alfred Quartey Internal Audit Mr. Thomas Kwegyir-Abaidoo (Ag.) Logistics Mr. Sampson Owusu Afriyie Risk Management Mr. Thomas Kwegyir-Abaidoo University Basic School Mrs. Christiana Adwubi Armah
HEADS OF HALL/HOSTEL Legon Dr. Charles B. Wiafe-Akenten Akuafo Prof. Kwaku Oppong Asante Commonwealth - Volta Dr. Margaret Amankwah-Poku Mensah Sarbah Dr. Roger Ayimbillah Atinga Valco Trust Dr. James K. Adomako SENIOR TUTORS Legon Dr. Alfred Ato Yankson Akuafo Dr. George K. Frimpong Commonwealth - Volta Dr. Anastasia Aikins Mensah Sarbah Dr. Daniel Amoako Darko Jubilee/ International Students Dr. Christiana Amoatey Hilla Limann Dr. Kwadwo Owusu Ayeh Jean Nelson Aka Dr. Stephen Afranie Alexander Adum Kwapong Dr. Seth Dankyi Boateng Elizabeth Frances Sey Dr. Ebenezer Owusu
2023 Aggrey-Fraser-Guggisberg Memorial Lectures 17 Her Ladyship Justice Professor Henrietta J.A.N. Mensa-Bonsu (JSC)
2023 Aggrey-Fraser-Guggisberg Memorial Lectures 18 PROFILE OF LECTURER Justice Professor Henrietta Joy Abena Nyarko Mensa-Bonsu, is a Justice of the Supreme Court of Ghana. Before her appointment to the Bench in May 2020, she was a Professor of Law at the University of Ghana School of Law, and served as Director of the Legon Centre for International Affairs and Diplomacy (2012-2018), being the first female to do so. She is a Past President of the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences, having been elected to Fellowship in 2003. She has had a distinguished academic career spanning more than three decades at the University of Ghana since joining the University of Ghana as a Lecturer in 1985. She rose through the ranks to attain the rank of Professor of Law in 2002. Justice Professor Mensa-Bonsu has researched and published extensively on Criminal Law and Criminal Justice (particularly Juvenile Justice), Family Law; Children’s Rights; and International Affairs. She has also served on a large number of academic Committees of the University of Ghana, as well as chaired many Committees of Enquiry at the University of Ghana. She has served on the Hall Councils of Volta Hall and Akuafo Hall and was the first female Senior Tutor of Akuafo Hall. At the time of her separation from the University of Ghana, in 2020, she was an Assessor for the Humanities at the College of Humanities; Member of the Appointments and Promotions Committee of the College of Humanities and Alternate Assessor for the Appointments Board of the University. She has undertaken a number of high level national and international assignments. Her national assignments include membership of the National Reconciliation Commission (2002-2004); Police Council; and the Ayawaso West Wuogon Commission of Inquiry into Electoral violence (2019). In 2017, she was Ghana’s candidate for a seat on the International Criminal Court. She has served on a number of Boards of Corporations, both public and private, such as the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation and New Times Corporation; and was a non-executive Director of Standard Chartered Bank. Among the high profile international assignments she has undertaken are: the OAU’s Committee of Eminent Jurists on the Lockerbie Case; (2001-2002); and the AU’s Committee of Eminent Jurists on the Hissene Habre Case (2006). In 2007- 2011, she was appointed the Deputy Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Rule of Law (DSRSG RoL) in the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) with the rank of Assistant-Secretary-General. For four years, she
2023 Aggrey-Fraser-Guggisberg Memorial Lectures 19 had the privilege of leading the United Nations family on efforts to reconstruct the Rule of Law sector of post-conflict Liberia. In 2015, she was appointed by the UN Secretary-General to the High Level Independent Panel on Peace Operations (HIPPO). She has, since 2012, served as a Civilian Mentor to the ECOWAS Senior Mission Leadership Courses; United Nations’ Senior Mission Leadership Courses; and the UN Police Commanders Courses, all of which prepare principal leaders of peacekeeping missions for service in the field. She has also presented a number of papers at conferences focusing on UN Peace Operations, in Geneva, Montreal, Berlin and Addis Ababa; and currently serves on the Advisory Board of the Division of Peace of the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR). She is a member of the Board of Trustees of Methodist Church, Ghana; and the Law and Polity Committee. Professor Mensa-Bonsu has been a Visiting Lecturer at a number of reputable Universities in Europe and North America and was the 2014 Diplomat-inResidence at the School of Public and International Affairs of the North Carolina State University. She was the University of Ghana Alumni Association Lecturer for 2014 and the S.H., Amissah Lectures of the Lay Movement of Methodist Church, Ghana in 2013. Justice Prof. Mensa-Bonsu has earned a number of academic awards including MaCallien Prize for Best Graduating Student in Volta Hall (1980); McDougal Fellowship (Yale 1984); Junior Fulbright Fellowship (1991); and ACU/UNITWIN Fellowship for Women (1995). Her non-academic awards and citations include: University of Ghana Award for Meritorious Service (joint recipient 1999); the Association of Lions Clubs International Presidents’ Excellence Award (1998); Ghana Women of Excellence Awards 2019; West African Peace Fellow, WANEP, 2019; and NUGS Prestige Award for Peace, Advocacy, Academic Excellence & Institutional Advancement. (2019). Justice Prof. Mensa-Bonsu was educated at Wesley Girls High School; University of Ghana where she was one of the first two women to graduate with First Class in Law (LL.B); and Yale University, USA where she read for a Masters Degree in Law (LLM) and was called to the Ghana Bar in 1982. She is married with children and grandchildren.
20 2023 Aggrey-Fraser-Guggisberg Memorial Lectures ABSTRACTS TO LECTURES LECTURE I “WE ARE WATCHERS OF A BEACON, WHOSE LIGHT MUST NEVER DIE” – CONTEMPORARY MUSINGS ON THE MARCH FROM THE GHANA WE HAVE, TO THE GHANA WE DESIRE. Abstract ‘Resilience’ is the capacity to withstand stress and return to one’s shape after being stretched. In today’s world, it means a state or institution’s capacity to withstand threats to its survival, and even to thrive in difficult terrain. The myriad of challenges facing the state in these times require a measure of state resilience purposefully cultivated and intentionally nurtured. Ghana’s current state is the Ghana we have. Our dream of what Ghana could be, is the Ghana desire. In between these two states, are the threats either in our neighbourhood or from within, which could affect even what we have, and derail our march to the Ghana we desire. In this first lecture, I identify some of the socio-economic phenomena which pose an existential threat to Ghana. These include: rapid urbanisation occasioned by rural-urban migration; changes to our demographic profile and its associated problems; and growing inequality. These internal distortions, make us more vulnerable to external threats from the subregion, and must cause us to take active steps, mostly envisioned under the 1992 Constitution, to address them in order to protect the Ghana we have, so that we might progress to the Ghana we desire. I also discuss the positive effect and influence of the use of technology, as well as the challenges occasioned by these new technologies, adapted for peaceful and not-so-peaceful, uses respectively. I conclude with recommendations on what needs to be tackled in the immediate future, to face off the threats to the Ghana we have, and ensure our march to the Ghana we desire.
2023 Aggrey-Fraser-Guggisberg Memorial Lectures 21 LECTURE II “YEN ARA ASAASE NI” REMIX – TUNING UP THE CONTRIBUTION OF LAW IN THE GHANA WE DESIRE. Abstract This second Lecture focuses on the constitutional framework in general, and issues arising thereunder, in particular. Through the lens of state-resilience, I share ideas on some constitutional issues that have featured in public discourse this past decade. As advocacy and agitations for constitutional review have increased in tempo, so has the need to address the average citizen’s appreciation of the issues at stake. For this reason, I discuss the nature of a constitution, its purpose, and its beneficiaries; and also reflect on the challenges our ethnic, religious and class diversity pose for us in our efforts to build one nation out of these many peoples. I then highlight the basic underpinnings of our Constitution, such as the principles of the rule of law and how these support state-resilience. I also discuss the citizen’s duties and note that it is the part of the bargain of democracy that is much less popular than its converse: rights. I make the point that sustaining constitutionalism and democratic governance is not just about enjoying human rights, but also about performing reciprocal duties, such as honouring one’s tax obligations. Finally, I also examine issues that are pertinent to some categories of vulnerable citizens - the aged and persons with disability - towards whom we have a duty of humanity. Such persons require more support of the State, and from the State, to enjoy their human rights – a fact which the Constitution itself recognises with appropriate provisions. Is the State doing enough in this regard, beyond passing a Disability Act? Are State agencies doing their utmost to assure their welfare? I conclude with the position that the Constitution, even in its current state, is capable of serving its purposes as it has done these thirty past years. However, Constitutions do not implement themselves and so we must do our part, first to sustain its integrity, and then support its institutions to deliver on their mandate, so that, harnessing the technologies of our time, the State can continue to play its role in providing a fulfilling life for all its citizens.
22 2023 Aggrey-Fraser-Guggisberg Memorial Lectures THE AGGREY-FRASER-GUGGISBERG MEMORIAL LECTURES The Aggrey-Fraser-Guggisberg Memorial Lecture Series was instituted in 1957 to commemorate the contribution made by the three persons memorialized to the founding of Achimota College, now Achimota School, and more generally to the advancement of education and particularly higher education in Ghana. The three persons honoured by the lectures are: James Emman Kwegyir Aggrey A native of Anomabu in Ghana, Aggrey was a great African visionary and spokesman for racial harmony and equality. He was the first Vice-Principal of Achimota School. His outstanding contributions are symbolized in shield of the school, the black and white piano keys which stand for harmony among the black and white races. Alexander G. Fraser The first Principal of Achimota College, Fraser was a humane, courageous and far-sighted Scottish educationist who brilliantly advocated education in what was then the Gold Coast in the days of skepticism about the educational potential of the African. Gordon Guggisberg Guggisberg was perhaps the best administrator that Britain ever sent to govern a West African colony. Far in advance of the official colonial thinking of his day, he gave concrete expression to the ideals which formed the basis of Ghana’s present progress. Under his vigorous sponsorship, Achimota School grew to become one of the most distinguished educational institutions in Africa. Railways, major roads and a major hospital were also constructed during his tenure. The Aggrey-Fraser-Guggisberg Lecture Series, which is often delivered annually, is a major event in the life of the University of Ghana and indeed of the country. Choice of theme and the topics to be treated are entirely up to the discretion of the lecturer, who is invariably very distinguished in his or her field of endeavour.
2023 Aggrey-Fraser-Guggisberg Memorial Lectures 23 PREVIOUS AGGREY-FRASER-GUGGISBERG MEMORIAL LECTURES Lecturer Theme Year 1. Baroness Jackson A Background to World Affairs 1957 (Barbara Ward) (Five Ideas that Changed the World) 2. Jayachamarajendra Traditions, Ideals and Values in 1960 Wadiyar Bahadur the Atomic Age 3. Julian Huxley Evolutionary Destiny and Africa 1961 4. Davidson Nicol Africa - A Subjective View 1963 5. Dorothy Hodgkin Crystallography and Medicine 1966 6. Arthur Lewis Some Aspects of Economic Development 1968 7. Mark Oliphant Science and Mankind 1969 8. Clark Kerr Students and Society in the USA 1970 9. Lord John Todd Some Problems of the Technological 1971 Society 10. Robert Gardiner The Basis for Change and Development 1972 in Ghana 11. Raymond Aaron The World Crisis in Education 1973 12. Saburō Ōkita Lessons from Japanese Experience 1974 in Economic Development 13. T. O. Elias Judicial Process in Commonwealth Africa 1975 14. Claude T. Bissell Humanities in the Universities 1976 15. Ralph Dahrendorf The New World Order? Problems and 1977 Prospects of International Relations in the 1980s
24 2023 Aggrey-Fraser-Guggisberg Memorial Lectures 16. Kenneth Onwuka Dike Factors in West African History 1979 17. Leuan Maddock Interaction of Technology with Society 1980 18. M. S. Swaminathan Agricultural Growth and Human Welfare 1981 19. Edem Kodjo Africa Today 1985 20. K. K. Dadzie The Outlook for Development in 1990 the 1990s 21. L. K. H. Goma The Hard Road to the Transformation 1991 of Africa 22. F. T. Sai Adam, Eve and the Serpent 1994 Breaking the Bonds to Free Women 23. Ivor Wilks One Nation, Many Histories: Ghana 1995 Past and Present 24. Michael Gibbons Science Goes Beyond The Market 1999 25. Ali A. Mazrui Nkrumah’s Legacy and Africa’s 2002 Triple Heritage: The Shadow of Globalisation and Counter-Terrorism 26. Kwame Did Adam and Eve really live in the 2004 Anyane-Yeboah Garden of Eden? The Genetic Connection 27. Hans Van Ginkel The Wealth of Diversity: The Role of 2005 Universities in Dialogue and Development 28. Mary Robinson Human Rights and Development 2006 29. Paul Boateng The Black Star Rising – Some Challenges 2007 for Ghana and Africa in the 21st Century. 30. James D. Wolfensohn Our Changing World: Will the 21st 2008 Century be the Global Century? 31. John Edward Sulston People and the Planet – our Biological 2011 Heritage and our Human Future
2023 Aggrey-Fraser-Guggisberg Memorial Lectures 25 32. Ernesto Zedillo Globalization and Governance: 2012 What Does the Future Hold? 33. Thandika Mkandawire Africa: Beyond Recovery 2013 34. Rose Gana Science and Health in Africa’s Future 2014 Fomban Leke Development 35. Gayatri Humanities: Asia, the West, Africa 2015 Chakravorty Spivak 36. Ian Shapiro Fighting Political Domination 2016 37. Kandeh Yumkella Africa: A Continent of Hope 2017 Opportunity and Transformation 38. Emmanuel K. “Nkrumah and the Making of the 2018 Akyeampong Ghanaian Nation-State.” 39. K. Riva Levinson The Future of Democracy in Africa 2019 40. John Nkengasong Fighting the COVID=19 Pandemic: 2022 Africa at a Crossroad?
26 2023 Aggrey-Fraser-Guggisberg Memorial Lectures UNIVERSITY ANTHEM Hail University of Ghana The nation’s hope and glory The place that bears the star of peace That bids us all to do our best Let the great Tower of learning Inspire both young and old May we proceed in unity to uphold the public cause. //: Arise, arise O Legon Defend the cause of freedom Proceed in truth and integrity to make Our nation proud: // We ask for strength and wisdom As we climb the hill of learning May we excel in what’er we do As we prepare to face the world With a mind ready at all times And a conscience quick to feel May we proceed in unity to uphold the public cause. //: Arise, arise O Legon Defend the cause of freedom Proceed in truth and integrity to make our nation proud :// Prof. Emeritus J. H. Kwabena Nketia (1921-2019) NATIONAL ANTHEM God bless our homeland Ghana And make our nation great and strong, Bold to defend forever The cause of Freedom and of Right; Fill our hearts with true humility, Make us cherish fearless honesty, And help us to resist oppressors’ rule With all our will and might for evermore Hail to thy name, O Ghana, To thee |we make our solemn vow: Steadfast to build together A nation strong in Unity; With our gifts of mind and strength of arm, Whether night or day, in the midst of storm, In every need, whate’er the call may be, To serve thee, Ghana, now and evermore. Raise high the flag of Ghana and one with Africa advance; Black star of hope and honour To all who thirst for liberty; Where the banner of Ghana freely flies, May the way to freedom truly lie; Arise, arise, O sons of Ghana land And under God march on for evermore! (Philip Gbeho)
Theme: RESILIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND HUMANISM Date: April 26-27 , 2023 | Time: 4:00 pm Venue: Great Hall 2023 Aggrey-Fraser-Guggisberg Memorial Lectures © 2023 Public A airs, University of Ghana www.ug.edu.gh UNIVERSITY OF GHANA UNIVERSITY OF GHANA ANNIVERSARY 1948 – 2023