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Prof. Stephen Ocansey Hands over to Dr. Addae Boateng Adu-Gyamfi as Hall Master of VALCO Trust Hall

A Senior Lecturer at the Department of Population and Health, Dr. Addae Boateng Adu-Gyamfi, has taken over as the Hall Master of the Valco Trust Hall and Alumni Hall from Prof. Stephen Ocansey, who…

August 27, 2024
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A Senior Lecturer at the Department of Population and Health, Dr. Addae Boateng Adu-Gyamfi, has taken over as the Hall Master of the Valco Trust Hall and Alumni Hall from Prof. Stephen Ocansey, who has been appointed as the Founding Dean of the newly-established School of Optometry and Vision Sciences.

 At a brief handover ceremony, Prof. Ocansey, who had a short stint with the Halls, expressed gratitude to the staff of the Halls for their commitment and dedication to work.

"What we have achieved has been possible due to commitment from each one of you through your support and I am indeed grateful”, he noted.

Newly appointed Hall Master, Valco Trust and Alumni Halls, Dr. Addae Boateng Adu-Gyamfi (in red tie) and immediate past Hall Master, Prof. Stephen Ocansey (middle) in a group photo of participants in the ceremony.

Prof. Ocansey, who recounted some fond memories during his tenure, urged staff to rally behind the new Hall Master and provide him with the maximum support to continue the Valco Trust Hall and Alumni Hall success story. 

The new Hall Master, Dr. Addae Boateng Adu-Gyamfi, expressed appreciation to his predecessor for the solid foundation laid and pledged to work dutifully during his tenure.

Present at the ceremony were hall tutors and staff.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

Last updated: January 1, 2026

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