{"id":103372,"date":"2025-11-14T21:11:25","date_gmt":"2025-11-14T21:11:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=103372"},"modified":"2025-11-14T21:11:25","modified_gmt":"2025-11-14T21:11:25","slug":"volta-council-of-state-member-establishes-academic-prize-at-uhas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=103372","title":{"rendered":"Volta Council of State member establishes academic prize at UHAS"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Council of State Member for the Volta Region, Gabriel Kwamigah-Atokple, has confirmed his commitment to institute an academic prize at the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS).<\/p>\n

The \u201cGabriel Kwamigah-Atokple Prize for the Overall Graduating Student in the School of Nursing and Midwifery\u201d will recognize excellence among graduating students in the institution\u2019s nursing and midwifery program.<\/p>\n

In a letter dated November 14, 2025, addressed to Professor Frank Edwin, Pro-Vice Chancellor of UHAS, Mr Kwamigah-Atokple expressed his appreciation to the university\u2019s Committee of Trustees for Academic Prizes Fund for acknowledging his proposal.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is gratifying to know that this gesture is considered useful in motivating students to strive for excellence in their academic pursuits,\u201d Mr Kwamigah-Atokple stated.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI am confident that rewarding outstanding performance will contribute to shaping well-grounded practitioners who will support the growth and impact of the health sector in Ghana.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Council of State Member confirmed his readiness to fulfill all requirements associated with establishing the prize, which will be administered over a five-year period. <\/p>\n

He indicated his willingness to work closely with relevant university offices to ensure the successful implementation of the award.<\/p>\n

Dr. Dominic Agyei Dankwah (PhD), Electronic Resources & Training Librarian at UHAS, had earlier reached out to Mr Kwamigah-Atokple, thanking him for his interest in sponsoring the academic prize.<\/p>\n

\u201cYour support will make a meaningful impact on our efforts to recognise excellence and inspire future professionals in this vital field,\u201d Dr. Dankwah noted.<\/p>\n

The establishment of this prize underscores the commitment of regional leaders to advancing healthcare education and recognizing academic excellence in Ghana\u2019s health sector.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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