The Provost of the College of Education Studies of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Prof. Ernest Kofi Davis, has received a delegation from UNICEF.

The delegation, led by the UNICEF Representative in Ghana, Mr.  Osama Makkawi Khogali,  discussed ways UNICEF could collaborate with the University to safeguard the rights of children. That, according to Mr. Khogali, would ensure that children enjoyed their rights and had fair opportunities in life.

He noted that UNICEF had partnered with UCC on research and educational planning and was excited about the University’s achievement on the Times Higher Education Rankings.

UNICEF Representative in Ghana, Mr.  Osama Makkawi Khogali (middle) in a photo with the Registrar, Mr. Gideon E. Abbeyquaye (L) and the Provost of CES, Prof. Ernest Davis (R)

For his part, Prof. Davis said that the Department of Population and Health at UCC had conducted extensive research on maternal health and child-related issues, stressing that UCC was ready to partner with UNICEF to protect children's rights.

He pointed out that UCC was providing employable skills to students to enable them to create jobs after school.

The meeting was also attended by the Registrar, Mr. Gideon Enoch Abbeyquaye and other office holders of the University.

Source: Documentation and Information Section- UCC