The University of Ghana (UG) has received 20 laptop computers from the Ghana Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors (CBOD) in support of the university's "One Student, One Laptop" project.
One Student, One Laptop is an effort to "assist disadvantaged students in the new virtual learning environment," which was introduced by the VC earlier this year. To aid with online teaching and learning, the project would provide each underprivileged member of the university community with a laptop.
On Wednesday, July 27, the computers were given to Professor Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, Vice Chancellor of the University of Ghana, by Senyo Hosi, the departing CEO of CBOD.
Mr. Hosi expressed his congratulations to the Vice Chancellor and her team on the start of the university's "visionary" digitisation initiative and reaffirmed CBOD's desire in aiding the cause.
Our youngsters are competing on a global level because the globe has become a village. Because of the increasing level of competition, the world requires visionary leadership to see this and begin planning for the future of our children. I see you and your leadership operating in that manner," he said.
"I think that actions like these may help reverse the whole status quo, and put this university where it really belongs as the top university in Africa and the torchbearer of knowledge and guidance for generations beyond our time," said the dean of the university.
Prof. Appiah Amfo thanked Mr. Hosi and the CBOD team for the gift on her behalf.
She emphasised that the Covid-19 outbreak has brought attention to the need to fundamentally alter conventional teaching and learning techniques and that the University of Ghana appreciates CBOD's choice to assist the university's endeavour.
She remarked, "We are really appreciative of this help. It will make a significant contribution to one part of our 'One Student, One Laptop' project, which is for financially disadvantaged students who are unable to purchase their own computers to aid them in navigating the digital world for their academic work. It is to assist students in a way that when they graduate, they will have their discipline material and be skilled in it.
Professor Gordon A. Awandare, the pro vice chancellor in charge of academic and student affairs, also expressed gratitude to Mr. Hosi and CBOD for their generosity.
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