"You are our most distinguished alumni" – VC from Buckingham University to Vice President Bawumia | General news

The Vice Chancellor of Buckingham University described Ghana's vice-president, Mahamudu Bawumia, as "the most distinguished alumna of the university".

Sir Anthony Seldon, who spoke at the graduation ceremony of graduates in humanities and law from the university on Friday, March 22, 2019, said that although Buckingham University brings together students and alumni from over 81 countries, it was "an honor and privilege" to have a member of the "wonderful family" as the number two man from one of the largest countries in Africa and the world.

Vice President Bawumia graduated from Buckingham University, the first independent university in the UK, in 1987 with a degree in economics and was invited as an inspirational speaker for the 2019 graduation ceremony. In a new story, Akwasi Nyame-Baafi, another Ghanaian university student, graduated with first clbad honors in economics in 2019.

"Your Excellency, the Vice-President of Ghana … We are deeply honored to have you here today as inspiring President, especially because you are perhaps our oldest graduate of all time and we are so much proud of your return. to your alma mater, "said Sir Seldon in his welcome address.

While Buckingham University has always championed the diversity of faculties and students, based on acceptance, respect and respect for every nation, religion or culture, it was particularly gratifying to have among its members the post of vice president of a sovereign nation. , according to Sir Anthony Seldon.

"It's a wonderful family, and I can not tell you what an honor (it's having him here as an inspiring president). I am talking about the vice president of one of the great countries of Africa and one of the great countries of the world!

"We will hear a lot more about you and your country in the years to come," predicted VC Buckingham.

Addressing the diverse audience of students, families and faculty, Vice President Bawumia encouraged students to nurture and nurture friendships formed in the academic melting pot, baderting that such relationships would play a very important role in the successes can meet in life outside of school.

Recalling his own experiences as a student and later as a banker turned politician, Vice President Bawumia asked the students to see every setback appearing to be an opportunity to strive even further. achieve their goals.

Vice President Bawumia then inaugurated the UBUSOGO Association (University of Students of Ghanaian Origin) of Buckingham University, an organization bringing together students and alumni of the university.