Legon inaugrate 4 new halls

The University of Ghana has added four new halls to its traditional halls, which are expected to house students next academic year.
The new halls, which cost GH¢55million, are expected to house about 1,600 students.
The Vice Chancellor, Prof Ernest Aryeetey, at a ceremony to inaugurate the halls on Friday, noted that the establishment of the halls is to address the pressure on the traditional halls as well as increase the number of students who gain admission to the university.
He said that students, who reside in hostels, leave the university without taking part in elections to elect Junior Common Room (JCR) members who steer the affairs of the hall and also participate in other sporting activities which makes their stay fun.
Prof. Aryeetey stated that this and other reasons led to the convention of the hostels to tradition halls to enable the students take part in various activities.
He also said that the other private hostels will soon be converted to traditional halls of residence as negotiations are still on going to come out with significant names of deserving Ghanaians.

He stated that the new halls have been named after well-deserving Ghanaians, Dr. Hilla Limann, Dr. Jean Nelson Aka, Prof Alexander Adum Kwapong, who have played a significant role in the development of the country, adding that a fourth one is expected to be named after a female, who has distinguished herself in the promotion of girl child education.
He further explained that naming a hall after Hilla Limann is appropriate as his party played a role in deepening democracy in the country.
The other two halls were named after Alexander Kwapong and Jean Nelson Aka, the first indigenous VC of the University and an Alumnus respectively.
He called on students as well as the alumni not to relent in contributing their quota to developing the institution as they will be recognized and appreciated at the appropriate time.
The outgoing Pro VC, Prof Kwesi Yankah, also observed that the naming of the hall after these noble men is not just to celebrate them as individuals but their virtues, adding that the university recognizes the virtue of leadership.
Prof. Aryeetey also lauded the banks for their contribution towards the construction of the halls.
The daughter and son of Limann and Aka respectively commended the university for recognizing the contributions of their fathers, adding that the students, who reside in the halls will live up to expectation.
Prof Kwapong also commended the authorities for the gesture and noted that it is rare to see people being honoured whilst alive.
“I truly appreciate the unprecedented honour that has being bestowed me while I live,” he added.
He further stated that the new halls are a worthy addition to the existing ones, as the university is experiencing rapid growth in student population.