The Department of Education and Psychology at the University of Cape Coast (UCC) recently organized a heartwarming send-off party to honor three esteemed retirees who collectively dedicated 26 years of exceptional service to the department. The retirees celebrated at the event were Dr. Stephen Baafi-Frimpong, Senior Lecturer; Madam Gloria Sarfo, Chief Administrative Assistant; and Mr. Palmas Anyagre, Senior Lecturer.
The occasion was marked by expressions of gratitude and admiration from both current and former faculty members of the department, who spoke eloquently about the retirees’ contributions. Dr. Baafi-Frimpong, in his farewell message, shared valuable insights, encouraging lecturers to foster positive relationships with their students and uphold discipline in the classroom. He emphasized the importance of unity among staff for the continued success of the department.
Mr. Palmas Anyagre urged fellow lecturers to support one another and make sacrifices for the collective advancement of the department. Madam Gloria Sarfo emphasized the significance of cultivating a spirit of service and love among departmental staff, regardless of their positions.
In congratulatory remarks, Prof. Mark Kwaku Owusu Amponsah, the Head of the Department, commended the retirees for their many years of dedicated service to the Department and the University of Cape Coast. He expressed his best wishes for their future endeavors and hoped that they would continue to contribute their wealth of experiences to the development of the Department.
As a token of appreciation, the retirees were presented with gifts from the Department during the event, which took place at the University Catering Services (UniCat). The celebration served as a fitting tribute to these distinguished individuals, highlighting their significant impact on the academic community at UCC.
