Former President Kufour and other people receive an honorary doctorate

Accra, June 16, GNA – The Board of Governors
of the Regional Maritime University (RMU) awarded an honorary doctorate
degree on three distinguished personalities for their contributions to
the University at its 13th congregation in Accra.

These distinguished personalities are of old
President John Agyekum Kufour, President Julius Maada Bio of the Republic of
Sierra Leone and Captain Aaron Obeng Turkson, former rector of the RMU.

The quote of former President J.A Kufour
reads: "Your excellence, this award also rewards your
commitment and support to the goals of this institution that has supported the
regionalization of the University, making it a center of excellence in maritime transport
education and training on the African continent and beyond ".

We also read "Your Excellency, the
Academic Council of the RMU in deciding this award noted that throughout
your life, you have made several contributions to humanity and to the Council
specifically recognized the bold initiative of your government to raise
the then Regional Maritime Academy as a University on October 25,
2007.

Mr. Bio's quote reads as follows: "The RMU has
taken note of your commitment to democracy, the rule of law, social justice and
respect for human rights, among others. "

He said that "the University
recognizes not only your contribution to the industry and to education, but also your
vision for a better Sierra Leone as president and commander of the armed forces
of the Republic of Sierra Leone. "

"Mr. President, your fight against corruption
referrals and strong advocacy for social, political and
socio-economic empowerment of Sierra Leone was also noted by the
Council of the University, "he added.

From Captain Turkson, quote
reads: "You have devoted all your professional life to the service of the RMU
as a lecturer and by dint of hard work, tenacity of purpose, you went through
the ranks of the high office of rector in 2000. "

He also said, "You were the founder
Head of the Department of Ports and Navigation, now the Department of Transport,
who currently runs programs in M.A Administration of Ports and Shipments, B.Sc
Port and Maritime Administration, Diploma in Port Management and Maritime Transport and
At present, the Department has the highest number of students enrolled in
l & # 39; University ".

Mr. Kwaku Ofori Asiamah, Minister of Foreign Affairs
Transport, which represented President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, said
the government and the people of Ghana were indeed delighted by the recognition of the
contributions of these great citizens.

He said the government would continue to engage
its burden of providing the RMU with the infrastructure, in accordance with the provisions of
regionalization.

Minister said economic development
Cooperation Fund The Framework Agreement concluded between the Government and Korea counts eight
list of proposed candidates for projects allocated to the 2020-2022 cycle.

Mr. Asiamah said on that list eight, was the
Regional University Modernization Project under the auspices of the Minister of
Transportation up to $ 152,851,000.00

"This project when updated for RMU
the university, "he added.

Former President Kufour congratulated the professor
Council and the Board of Governors for the honor that has been rendered to him as well as others
recipients.

"I will cherish the price throughout my
life, "he added.

He said that the work of the university was unique
in vocational training in the maritime industry.

GNA