UDS Should Be Renamed After JJ Rawlings – Akufo-Addo Suggests

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has suggested that the University for Development Studies should be renamed after the late President Jerry John Rawlings for his role in its establishment.

The President made this suggestion over the weekend when he addressed the graduation of the University.

Former President Rawlings played a crucial role in the establishment of the school when he used his prize money from the World Food Prize of $50,000 as seed money for its foundation.

Nana Akufo-Addo stated that he had earlier approached the former President with the same idea but he declined the offer for the tertiary institution to be named after him.

“He respectfully declined the honour and offer because of his principle not to have national monuments and facilities named after him.”

“Notwithstanding these sentiments and with all due respect to him, it is my strong belief that such an honour should be accorded him“. The President said.

While was alive, the University for Development Studies conferred a Doctorate Degree on him for his instrumental role in the institution’s establishment.

Source: GhanaFeed.Com