The University of Cape Coast (UCC) has revealed that the teaching assistant who died alongside a senior lecturer in a road crash on the Cape Coast–Accra highway was the overall best graduating student of the Department of Geography and Regional Planning.
The deceased TA, Mr. Peter Amoadu-Asmah, lost his life together with Dr. Kwabena Koforobour Agyemang, a Senior Lecturer in the same department, in the tragic accident.
In a statement dated April 28, and signed by Dr Kwabena Antwi Konadu, Acting Director of Public Affairs, the school noted that the TA completed his studies at UCC the previous year and was undertaking national service in the department.
"Mr. Amoadu-Asmah... was a National Service Person who graduated from the Department of Geography and Regional Planning, UCC, in the previous year.
"He distinguished himself academically as the overall best graduating student of the Department," the statement read in part.
On his part, Dr. Agyemang, the Lecturer, was described as a respected Senior Lecturer at the Department of Geography and Regional Planning, known for his commitment to teaching, research and service.
The university noted that his contributions would be greatly missed by colleagues and students.
The university has extended condolences to the bereaved families and urged the public and media to exercise restraint and sensitivity in reporting the incident as it continues to mourn the loss of both members.
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The issue is not only tragic but a reminder of our Ghana where the value of life of its citizens has been reduced to consumer goods level because government administration refuse to learn from past mistakes. The absolute majority of 18- wheeler and bulk transportation vehicles in Ghana are discarded vehicles from Europe and far east countries which were taken off their roads because they fail road worthy inspections and certification. We choose to not have standards in Ghana for vehicles, ...