The Legon Centre for International Affairs and Diplomacy (LECIAD) has held a send-off ceremony for its former Director, Prof. Henrietta Mensa-Bonsu and Dr Yaw Boniface Gebe, a member of the faculty who retired at the end of July this year.
Prof. Emmanuel Debrah, Acting Director of the Center who chaired the event, said it was necessary to recognise the efforts of the former director and to celebrate and honour her stewardship.
Extolling her virtues, he said her love and hard work has enhanced the image of the Centre.
While lauding her leadership qualities, Prof. Debrah indicated that being a leader comes with a lot of efforts as one has to be not only mentored but seek the welfare of staff and students.
“You’re going at a time everyone wished you could continue, but we hope to earn your support to continue what you’ve already accomplished”, he said.
A citation read by Ambassador Baah Duodu was presented to Prof. Henrietta Mensa-Bonsu.
Dr Yaw Boniface Gabe, a member of the faculty who also retired at the end of July was recognised at the ceremony for his efforts and contribution to the growth of LECIAD.
Dr Yaw Boniface Gebe
He was lauded for being instrumental in the running of PhD courses, his role in setting up the American Corner, and an excellent supervisor and member of the faculty.
Optional speeches in honour of the celebrants were given during the programme.
Some PhD students present also expressed their gratitude to both celebrants for personally touching their lives in different ways and presented a toast to the long life and prosperity of the two celebrants.
In response, Prof. Henrietta Mensa-Bonsu thanked the faculty, staff and students at LECIAD for their cooperation which facilitated her work as Director.
She thanked the Acting. Director and the entire staff for organising the send-off ceremony and wished them all the best of luck in the running of the centre.
Prof. Mensa-Bonsu was accompanied to the event by her family, Kwaku Mensa-Bonsu and daughter, Prof Nana Akua Ankoma.
Also present at the ceremony were the Registrar, Mercy Haizel-Ashia, Mavis Otoo-Ayeh, College Secretary, College of Humanities and Dr Sam Odipoe and Mr Agoko Suma.