Prof. (Mrs.) Rebecca Akpanglo-Nartey Assumes Office as Principal of CoLang
Prof. (Mrs.) Rebecca Atchoi Akpanglo-Nartey officially assumed office as the Principal of the College of Languages Education, Ajumako. The transition took place at a handing-over ceremony on Monday, 30th September 2024, following the expiration of Prof. Dominic Kweku Danso Mensah’s four-year term.
This transition follows a rigorous selection process by the University’s Governing Council. In line with the University's Statutes, the Council constituted a Search Committee to identify a suitable candidate for the position. The Committee, after completing its task, recommended Prof. Akpanglo-Nartey, whose appointment was subsequently endorsed at a Governing Council meeting on Friday, 13th September 2024.
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Education, Winneba (UEW), Prof. Stephen Jobson Mitchual, led the University’s Management team to oversee the handing-over.
During the ceremony, Prof. Mensah recounted notable milestones achieved under his leadership. These included: increasing the number of professors in the College from two to eight; advancing the construction of the Faculty Block, which had stalled for years; accrediting and operationalising the College Clinic; and revamping the College Restaurant to generate appreciable revenue.
Prof. Mensah expressed gratitude to the College Management team for their support and encouraged his successor to focus on her mandate to elevate the College’s reputation.
Prof. Akpanglo-Nartey conveyed her appreciation to the Governing Council for the opportunity to serve and commended the University Management for their presence and support during the transition. She pledged to work closely with the College’s leadership team, faculty, and staff to achieve the institution’s goals.
“I am deeply humbled by this appointment and will strive to justify the confidence reposed in me. With God as my helper, I will work diligently with all stakeholders to further advance the College’s vision and mission,” she assured.
The Vice-Chancellor praised Prof. Mensah’s dedication and contributions to the College and wished him success in his future endeavours. He congratulated Prof. (Mrs) Akpanglo-Nartey and advised her to lead with humility, inclusivity, and collaboration, emphasising teamwork and harmony as essential to the College’s progress.
Present at the ceremony were: Prof. Victor Antwi, Pro-Vice-Chancellor; Mrs. Wilhelmina Tete-Mensah, Acting Registrar; Dr. Theophilus Sanyo Ackorlie, Finance Officer; Prof. Frimpong Kakyire Duku, Principal of CoDEL; Mr. A. W. Essah, College Registrar; and other representatives of the College including and Heads of Departments, Finance, Audit, Library, and Works, among others.
The ceremony concluded with a collective commitment from all present to support the new Principal in her role. This transition not only reflects UEW’s commitment to excellence in leadership but also sets the stage for continued growth and innovation at the College of Languages Education.
