The One-Student, One-Laptop (1S1L) Implementation Committee has distributed the first batch of 120 laptops to outstanding underprivileged University of Ghana students.
Prof. Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, Vice-Chancellor of the University, who led the committee that distributed the computers, congratulated the recipients and praised the committee for its meticulous work in choosing eligible recipients.
Prof. Amfo underlined her aim of fostering a culture that values research, teaching and learning, administrative processes, and, by extension, activities that are technologically driven and humanist in nature. She explained that her vision was based on the university's goal of becoming a "world-class research-intensive university" with the mission of "creating an enabling environment that makes the university increasingly relevant to national and global development through cutting-edge research as well as high-quality teaching and learning."
V-ambition C's
Prof. Amfo went on to say that as Vice-Chancellor, her mission was for the institution to teach students who were critical thinkers, technologically savvy, humanitarian, culturally sensitive, and prepared to lead the country and the continent.
"I will concentrate on enhancing our kids' 21st Century citizenship abilities." It shouldn't matter if you're studying Engineering, Mathematics, Nursing, Political Science, or Theatre Arts. "Our students and graduates should be equipped for the fourth industrial revolution as a result of our program and content delivery," she said. The Vice-Chancellor thanked corporate bodies and individuals who have contributed to the project and expressed confidence in the success of the other projects, eliciting the support of the entire university community. Prof. Peter Quartey, Chairman of the 1S1L Committee, expressed gratitude to the Vice-Chancellor for the initiative and the trust shown in the committee, stating that the committee went through a rigorous process to identify the brilliant deserving students. "We don't want anybody profiting from the project, creating a company out of it, getting the laptops and reselling them," he explained. He assured students from other university campuses that the initiative would benefit them equally, and he hoped that the committee would continue to work together and deliver on its mandate.
Education is required.
Prince Asumadu, President of the University's Students' Representative Council, stated that the program "fits the educational necessity of bridging the gap between effective teaching and learning," and offered the SRC's support for it.
We've passed a measure in the General Assembly to contribute to all of the projects you're working on," he said, adding that he hoped the program would be continued to help future generations of students. Mrs Christina Adu, President of the Graduate Students' Association of Ghana (GRASAG)-Legon, described the project as "unique and visionary." She indicated that her organization's leadership was planning to donate to the program in the coming days, and she advised recipients to use the gadgets for their original purpose.
Support from stakeholders
Mrs Emelia Agyei Mensah, Registrar of the University, urged the beneficiaries to use the laptops properly and effectively, and encouraged internal stakeholders to support the programme. "When our external partners see that we are doing a wonderful job of supporting our kids internally, I'm confident they will stand up and assist us," she said. Prof. Felix Ankomah Asante, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research, Innovation, and Development; Prof. Julius Fobil, Provost of the College of Health Sciences; Prof. Samuel Nii Arday Codjoe, Provost of the College of Education; Prof. Justice Bawole, Dean of the University of Ghana Business School (UGBS); Prof. Samuel Kwasi Dartey-Baah, Director of the Office of Institutional Advancement; Prof. Alb
