The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Ernest Aryeetey led an official delegation to call on the family of the late Emeritus Prof. Ebenezer Laing at the family home in Accra.  He was accompanied by the Pro-Vice Chancellor (Research, Innovation and Development), Prof. John Gyapong, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, (Academic and Student Affairs), Prof. Kwame Offei, Registrar, Mrs. Mercy Haizel-Ashia and the Director of Public Affairs, Mrs. Stella A. Amoa.

The delegation was received by members of the family, including Mr. Kwamina Laing, son of the late Professor.

UG delegation sharing a light moment with Mr. Kwamina Laing, [standing at the extreme right]

While consoling the bereaved family, the Vice Chancellor spoke of the enduring legacy Prof. Laing had left, essentially contributions he made to the growth of his discipline and his ability to relate well with various categories of the community, both young and old.  He added that the impact Prof. Laing made on members of the University community was exemplary.  The Vice Chancellor mentioned that since Prof. Laing’s death was announced, there has been a record number of tributes that have come from members of the community on the university email platform, which he described as unprecedented in recent times.

(Please see Voices from the University Community below compiled by Public Affairs)

The Vice Chancellor assured the family of the University’s support for the burial and final funeral rites of the distinguished Professor and mentioned that a Vigil Service will be held in his honour. 
 

Officials later signed the book of condolence.

Vice Chancellor signing the Book of Condolence

Delegation in a pose with the bereaved family