Just In: KNUST Appoints It's first Ever Female Vice Chancellor

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Prof. Rita Akosua Dickson
The Kwame Nkrumah University Of Science and Technology has appointed it’s first female Vice-Chancellor; Professor (Mrs) Rita Akosua Dickson.   The Professor served as Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the university until her appointment. This follows  the end of the tenure of the current Vice-Chancellor Prof. Kwasi Obiri-Danso.

Below is the full statement released by the University:

It is announced for the information of Members of Staff, Students, the University Community and the general public that the council of the university at its 258th (special) meeting held on Thursday, June 25, 2020.

Upon the acceptance of the Report of the Search Committee for the appointment of Vice-Chancellor for the university, has appointed Professor (Mrs.) Rita Akosua Dickson, Professor of Pharmacognosy as VICE-CHANCELLOR, for a four-year term, with effect from AUGUST 01, 2020- JULY 31 2024.

This comes following the university’s announcement in March for the position of Vice-Chancellor.

Until her appointment, Prof (Mrs.) Rita Akosua Dickson was the Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the university.

This is the first record in the history of the university where a female has been appointed for the position.



Story By: Dachaga Batiey Roger/ KNUSTTigerEye

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