HESA Welcomes 8th Administration in Colorful Handing Over Ceremony

The HESA Handing Over Ceremony took place on September 3, 2024, at the Provost's Conference room, marking a significant transition from the 7th HESA administration to the newly elected 8th administration. The ceremony was attended by key stakeholders, including the Provost, executives of the outgoing administration, department executives, and members of HESA.

In his keynote address, the Provost of the College, Prof. Christian Agyare, emphasized the importance of responsible leadership, urging the newly elected executives to take up their roles with seriousness and dedication. He also commended the outgoing executives for their remarkable tenure and encouraged them to continue their diligent efforts.

A notable highlight of the ceremony was the oath-taking ceremony, where the newly appointed Judicial Chair, Caleb Asiamah, was sworn in by the outgoing Judicial Chair. The Judicial Chair then administered the oath of office to the Speaker of the HESA Senate, Rt. Hon Rita Adasi, and subsequently to the other executives.

The newly inaugurated executives were:

1.      Samuel Tampanga Wepeah - HESA President

2.      Kwame Ahenkora Antwi - Vice President

3.      Svetlana Ami Mortoo - General Secretary

4.      Andrew Owusu Afful - Financial Secretary

5.      Edwin Scott Nkrumah - Organizing Secretary

6.      Stephen Debrah Aduse-Poku - Health Officer

7.      Shulamite Asamoah - Women's Commissioner

The new administration's vision is to contribute to the chorus of change, making a lasting impact in the history of HESA. The outgoing executives expressed satisfaction with the transition and offered words of wisdom to their successors. The outgoing President, Master Bernard Bosomah Yeboah, urged the new executives to remain diligent and united in their endeavours. He also encouraged stakeholders to support the new executives by engaging with them and offering constructive feedback.

The ceremony concluded with the launch of the new HESA cloth by the 7^th HESA administration, which will serve as an official souvenir for members of HESA. The event was met with enthusiasm and applause from the attendees, who later congratulated the newly sworn-in executives and took photographs.

The 8^th HESA administration, led by Master Samuel Tampanga Wepeah appeared to take on the mantle with a renewed sense of energy and zeal to make a resounding statement worthy of being etched in the annals of the Association: a statement that current members and posterity look forward to witnessing in full glare.

Reported by – Svetlan Ami Mortoo (GPSA)

The Health Sciences Chronicle