SSAUCC Holds Send-Off Ceremony for Daniel Arthur Egyir

The Senior Staff Association of the University of Cape Coast (SSAUCC) has held a send-off ceremony for Mr. Daniel Arthur Egyir, the immediate past Chairman of the Union.

Mr. Egyir’s elevation to the status of an Assistant Auditor which is a senior member means that he can no longer hold his position as Chairman of SSAUCC.

The immediate past Chairman of SSAUCC speaking at the Send-off ceremony
The immediate past Chairman of SSAUCC speaking at the Send-off ceremony

Extolling the legacy of Mr. Egyir, the Secretary of SSAUCC, Mr. Kofi Adom-Nyankey, said the immediate past Chairman of SSAUC was a visionary leader who had the welfare of members at heart. He noted that during his tenure as Chairman, the Union witnessed a number of policies and interventions that were aimed at providing opportunities to uplift the status of senior staff in the University. Some of the policies, programmes and interventions included the acquisition of lands for members, monthly health walk, health fund, capacity building, prudent financial management, , formation of Senior Staff Association of Public Universities, acquisition of office complex for the Union among others.

Secretary of SSAUCC, Mr. Kofi Adom-Nyankey, extolling the legacy of Mr. Egyir
Secretary of SSAUCC, Mr. Kofi Adom-Nyankey, extolling the legacy of Mr. Egyir

Mr. Adom-Nyankey thanked the University for recognising Mr. Egyir’s hard work by elevating him to the senior member category.  He said the executive council having worked with Mr. Egyir, decided to organise a special event to honour him, saying “Any Union that does not recognize hard working members or leaders, is not worth working for”. He said Mr. Egyir’s selfless contribution to the SSAUC would continue to inspire the executives and other members to be committed to the cause of Union.

The Chairman for the function, Prof. Samuel Yeboah Mensah commending Mr. Egyir for his selfless leadership as SSAUCC chairman
The Chairman for the function, Prof. Samuel Yeboah Mensah commending Mr. Egyir for his selfless leadership

The chairman for the function, Prof. Samuel Yeboah Mensah, commended Mr. Egyir for uniting the Union and also instituting several policies to ensure the welfare of members. “Hard work pays and Mr. Egyir has shown that if you do well as a leader, your efforts will be recognised by your supporters”, he noted. He, therefore, called on the executives to emulate the good work of Mr. Egyir by taking interest in the welfare of members.

Giving an exhortation at the function, Pastor Joseph Akorful, of the Cape Coast District Apostolic Church, said Mr. Egyir worked wholeheartedly as a faithful steward to the Union adding that “A good leader is of  sound character and is down to earth with the people he works with”. He called on members of SSAUCC to be faithful in any capacity they serve the Union.

TEWU Chairman, Mr. Stephens Williams presenting a citation to Mr. Egyir
TEWU Chairman, Mr. Stephens Williams presenting a citation to Mr. Egyir

Present at the function were executives, senior staff representatives of the various constituencies in the University, some heads of department and family members of Mr. Egyir.

 

Mr. Daniel Arthur Egyir Hands over Chairmanship to First Vice Chairman

The immediate past Chairman of Senior Staff Association of the University of Cape Coast (SSAUCC), Mr. Daniel Egyir Arthur, has handed over to the 1st Vice Chairman, Mr. Charles Amos-Odoom as the Acting Chairman of the Union.

This has become possible because Mr. Egyir has been elevated to the level of a senior member and, therefore, cannot hold any position in the SSAUCC according to the Union’s constitution.

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In his address, Mr. Egyir thanked members of SSAUCC for the support and cooperation accorded him as chairman of the Union. He said his vision for SSAUCC was to make it as one of the prominent unions on campus pointing out that “through the joint effort of my hardworking executives and members of SSAUCC we have achieved a lot and we are the most enviable and influential union on campus”.

Mr. Egyir said in past, the executives of SSAUCC was dominated by elderly people but after his assumption as the first Vice Chairman and subsequently being elected as Chairman, has paved the way for young and dynamic members to occupy various executive positions in the Union.   He called on the executives to be united and fight for the welfare of members. “Our duty is to make our members happy as they work towards achieving the vision and mission of the University” he advised.

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Mr. Egyir expressed gratitude to his wife for supporting him during difficult moments especially, during the period of the implementation of the Single Salary Pay Structure.

On his part, the Acting Chairman, Mr. Amos-Odoom, congratulated Mr. Egyir on his elevation and also commended him for living a lasting legacy in the SSAUCC. “Posterity will forever remember you for the good work you have done for SSAUCC”, he added.

The Acting Chairman called on the executives and members to rally behind him to build on the achievement of the immediate past chairman so that SSAUCC would continue to be a great union.

The function was chaired by Prof. Samuel Yeboah Mensah

 

 

Former Chairman Inaugurates Board of SSAUCC Education Fund

A seven-member board has been inaugurated by the immediate past chairman of SSAUCC, Mr. Daniel Egyir, to manage the SSAUCC Education Fund.

The Education Fund was initiated during the era of Mr. Egyir to assist members of SSAUCC who have difficulty paying the fees of their children.

Swearing members into office, Mr. Egyir implored members of the board to be proactive in discharging their duties. “We have entrusted this responsibility into your hands to help members of the union” he said.

 

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Mr. Egyir commended the team for submitting a good proposal on the fund which was accepted by the executive committee.  He was optimistic that the board would work diligently to the expectation of members. “We expect you to assist members of SSAUCC without any discrimination” he entreated.

The members of the Board are Mr. Kingsley Ato Baiden, Mrs. Bernice Nelson, Mr. George H. K. Mensah, Mr. Matthew Quidoo, Mr. Samuel Cudjoe, Mr. Eugene Abban and Mavis Gifty Mensah.

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