President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has commissioned the second phase of development of the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) main campus, a $60 million project funded by the Chinese Government under its China Aid program.
The expansion adds close to 30,000 m3 of academic and administrative space, complementing the growth of the decade-old prime health university established through Parliamentary Act 828 in 2011.
The government secured funding for the project in 2019, and President Akufo-Addo cut the sod for its commencement in September 2021.
China’s Nantong Si Jian Construction Group delivered the project, which includes four mega structures: the UHAS School of Nursing and Midwifery, the University’s central administration complex, a state-of-the-art simulation center, and classrooms.
The development is the largest single education infrastructure project in the country in recent times.
President Akufo-Addo said the project symbolizes the growth of bilateral relations with China and should deepen the health research disposition of the University.
“The Government and the people of the Republic of Ghana extend our warm appreciation to the President, Government and people of the Peoples Republic of China for the continuous growth in bilateral relations between our two countries,” he said.
The President commended individuals from the diplomatic corps of both nations for their support and said the completion of phase two of UHAS would expand the University’s capacity to train more health professionals.
Professor Lydia Aziato, the Vice Chancellor of the University, announced the full completion of the project and the technical handing over.
Mr. Li Yang, Charge d’Affaires, commended the people of China for supporting the project and President Akufo-Addo for his “unwavering support.”
A final certificate of the commissioning was signed by John Ntim Fordjour, Deputy Education Minister, and Mr. Li Yang, who presented a symbolic key to the Ghanaian authorities before President Akufo-Addo severed the ribbon and unveiled the plaque.
Story by: Michael Seh
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