Chief Igbinedion cut the sod for the commencement of construction works on the Chief Igbinidion Centre for International and Alumni Affairs at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology- November 26, 2011

 

The Essama of Benin, Nigeria, His Excellency Chief Sir Dr. Gabriel O. Igbinedion has cut the sod for the commencement of construction works on the Chief Igbinidion Centre for International and Alumni Affairs at KNUST. The Sod-Cutting ceremony took place at the forecourt of the current Alumni Centre.

The Ceremony was witnessed by the Administrative and academic staff, Council members, other guests and a Thirty- man Delegation accompanying the Essama of Benin.

Professor William Otoo Ellis,the Vice-Chancellor said KNUST as a centre of academic excellence is very happy to partner Chief Igbinedion. He was hopeful that the sod-cutting was a beginning of a good platform to build upon a relationship with the Igbinedion University, in the area of teaching, research and community service engagement.

Chief Sir Igbinedion stated that 60 years in the life of a University is no mean achievement and that he was delighted to be part of the University regarding the fact the founder of the University, Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah promoted African Unity and he also believed in the promotion of unity among Africans.

He further stated that the Igbinedion University, which is Nigeria’s first private University, though not a science and technology University runs about seventy five (75) % science and technology, courses for its students.

He praised the Asantehene,Otumfuo Osei Tutu II the Chancellor, for the opportunity to partner, Asanteman, KNUST and Ghana as a whole.

Prior to the Sod-Cutting Ceremony, Chief Sir Igbinedion and his entourage paid a courtesy call on the Vice-Chancellor.

 

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ellis in a handshake with Chief Igbinedion on his arrival
From left: Chief Igbinedion and his lovely spouse
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ellis in a handshake with Chief Igbinedion on his arrival
Chief Igbinedion Cuts Sod for Construction Works @ KNUST
   
   
The Vice-Chancellor leading Chief Igbinedion and his entourage
Professor Peter Donkor, the Pro VC, welcoming Chief Igbinedion
The Vice-Chancellor leading Chief Igbinedion and his entourage
Professor Peter Donkor, the Pro VC, welcoming Chief Igbinedion
   
   
Chief Igbinedion Calls on Vice-Chancellor A cross-section of Chief Igbinedion's entourage seated
Chief Igbinedion Calls on Vice-Chancellor A cross-section of Chief Igbinedion's entourage seated
   
   
Chief Igbinedion Calls on Vice-Chancellor Chief Igbinedion Calls on Vice-Chancellor
Chief Igbinedion Calls on Vice-Chancellor
Chief Igbinedion Calls on Vice-Chancellor
   
   
The Vice-Chancellor addressing the Chief and his delegation
From left: Chief Igbinedion and his lovely spouse
The Vice-Chancellor addressing the Chief and his delegation
From left: Chief Igbinedion and his lovely spouse

 




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