Dr. Austin Luguterah, the newly appointed Director of the Sports and Wellness Directorate at the University of Ghana, has initiated a series of familiarization visits across the university’s colleges, centers, and units.
He began by paying a courtesy call on Professor Samuel Nii Ardey Codjoe, Provost of the College of Education, as a natural starting point given his own faculty affiliation with the college.
This visit marks the beginning of Dr.Luguterah’s efforts to connect with various stakeholders and explore opportunities for collaboration and support within the university community.”
During the meeting,Dr. Luguterah stated that this team would work together with a technical committee from the Sports Directorate, aiming to collaborate on the strategic planning and execution of various initiatives.
Speaking about one of his key initiatives as the director, Dr. Luguterah revealed plans to implement the “University Community Games,” designed to attract sponsors.
The games are expected to feature teams formed by each College, including a team from alumni, teams from various external unions that utilise the University’s facilities, and the East Legon Executives team.
The league is set to run for a year, with evening games held at the Directorate’s rugby pitch, aiming to draw business executives and companies, thereby promoting sponsorship opportunities for the University.
The Provost urged Dr. Luguterah to prioritize the College’s interests, particularly by working to help elevate the Department of PESS in to a leading sports academy.
Professor Olivia Kwapong, Dean of the School of Continuing and Distance Education, encouraged Dr. Luguterah to synergise the Sports and Wellness Directorate with the College of Education, aiming to position it as a leading sports academy both locally and globally.
Faculty members from the Department of Physical Education and Sport Studies (PESS) extended their congratulations to Dr. Luguterah, assuring him of their continued co-operation and wishing him success during his tenure of office.
Professor Codjoe highlighted the triumph of the inaugural UGCOE Provost’s Tournament, which has now become an established tradition. He announced his intention to establish a committee comprising representatives from affiliated colleges to plan and organize future events. The plan includes rotating the host college, starting with the University of Ghana, to ensure the continuity and growth of the tournament.
In his closing remarks, Professor Codjoe extended warm congratulations to Dr. Luguterah on his new appointment and pledged the College’s full support.
He also encouraged the Sports Directorate staff to rally behind the incoming Director and urged the faculty and staff of PSS to offer their unwavering support.
The meeting was attended by several officials, including Mr.
Joseph Oduro Nkansah, College Registrar; Dr. Gabriel Korankye from UGBS; Mr. Augustine Amissare, Senior Assistant
Registrar from the Sports and Wellness Directorate; Ms. Agnes
Baidoo, Assistant Registrar; and faculty members from the Department of PESS, namely Dr. Sulemana Mensah, Dr. Vida K.
Nyawornoto, Dr. Samuel Kofi Donkor, and Dr. Emmanuel Assaase.
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Story by Asack Pius|univers.ug.edu.gh
