An Associate Professor of Mental Health and Psychiatry, Prof. Jerry Paul Kukye-Ayiri Ninnoni, has been appointed as the new Dean of the School of Nursing and Midwifery (SoNM) of the University of Cape Coast.

He replaces Prof. (Mrs) Nancy Innocentia Ebu Enyan, the immediate past Dean of the School.

Prof Ninnoni, before the current appointment which takes immediate effect, had served as the Head of the Department of Mental Health.

In his acceptance speech at a brief handover ceremony, Prof. Ninnoni pledged to discharge his duties to serve the School diligently and with dedication, adding that his doors would always be open.

He expressed commitment to continue the work of his predecessor and solicited the support of the staff of the School to ensure a successful three-year tenure.

Prof. Ninnoni (left) receiving handover notes from the immediate past Dean of the SoNM, Prof. Ebu Enyan

For her part, Prof. Ebu Enyan, who is now the Head of the Department for Public Health, congratulated Prof. Jerry Paul Ninnoni on his appointment.

With her experience and leadership acumen demonstrated during her tenure as Dean, she assured her successor of the necessary support required to fulfill his duties effectively.

Expressing gratitude for the support received from staff during her tenure, Prof. Ebu Enyan urged staff members to extend similar support to Prof Ninnoni for the forward march of the School.

Also at the event, Dr. Andrew Adjei Druye handed over the mantle of leadership as Vice-Dean to Dr.  Patience Fakornam Doe, who will serve a two-year tenure.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC