The Brong Ahafo Students Union at the University of Ghana (BASU-UG) remains one of the greatest unions at Ghana’sPremier University. The union is duly approved and recognized by the Office of the Dean of Students Affairs to function according to the rules and regulations of the University. The founders of BASU-UG saw it prudent and relevant to establish this noble union to strengthen the welfare of the students and also foster development within the entire end-cliff of Brong Ahafo Region now (Bono, Ahafo, and Bono East).
Brong Ahafo Students Union (BASU-UG) was founded in the year 1959 under the able leadership of the late EmeritusProfessor George Benneh (finance minister from May to December 1981, former Pro Vice-Chancellor in the year 1984 to 1988 at the University of Ghana, and vice-chancellorof the University of Ghana from 1992 to 1996,) and his friends who came together and established this magnificent Union. The Union has since continued with the intention of creating an enabling environment to foster the welfare of the students from Brong-Ahafo who have been admitted into the University of Ghana and also facilitate in bringing educational development in the Region.
Some notable alumni of the union include the late Emeritus Prof George Benneh, Hon. Kwasi Ameyaw CheremehMember of Parliament Sunyani East, Mr. Johnson Asiedu Nketia National Chairman, National Democratic Congress (NDC), Professor Albert Ahenkan Senior Lecturer and Head of Department (H.O.D) University of Ghana Business School, Professor Justice N. Bawole (Dean) University of Ghana Business School (2019-date), Justice Appau Supreme Court Judge, Dr. Thomas Buabeng Lecturer at the University of Ghana Business school, Dr. Nicholas Amponsah (Senior lecturer, University of Ghana PoliticalScience Department).
EMERITUS PROF. GEORGE BENNEH
Emeritus Professor George Benneh former Pro Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana from 1984 to 1988, Vice Chancellor from 1992 to 1996 and was the financeminister of Ghana from May to December 1981 during the period of Dr. Hilla Limann. Between 1979 and 1981, Bennehwas also the Commissioner and Minister of Lands, Natural Resources, Fuel, and Power. He served on several National boards and committees in the country and international appointments.
1969 – 1971 - President of the Amalgamated Sports Club of the University of Ghana
1972 – 1974 – Member, Board of Directors of Graphic Corporation of Ghana
1974 – 1978 - Member, of Sunyani Diocesan Catholic Laity Council and the First Secretary of the Ghana National Catholic Laity Council
1980 – Co-chairman of the Planning Committee on the Papal visit to Ghana by John Paul II
1982 - President of Ghana Tae Kwan Do
1988 – 1992 – chairman, Board of Directors of Bank of Ghana
1993 – Member of the National Development Planning Commission
1997- 2002 – Chairman, Ghana National Population Council
1997-2002 – Chairman, National Council for Tertiary Education
1997 – 2002 – Chairman of Board of Directors, Ghana Broadcasting Corporation
2000 – chairman, Technical Advisory Committee on the 2000 National Population and Housing Census
International appointments
1974 – First President of the Federation of African University Sports (FASU)
1993 – President of the Association of African Universities
1993 – Member of the Board of Trustees of Population Council, New York
1996 – External Member of the Council of the University of Swaziland
1997 – First Chairman of Africa Regional Council of the International Association of University Presidents
1998 – Chairman of the Experts Advisory Committee on Population, Environment and Food Security, United Nations Economic Commission for Africa
2000 – Vice-chairman of the Board of Directors of the African Population Advisory Committee
2001 – Member, Board of Trustees of the World Wildlife Fund
THE LATE EMERITUS PROFESSOR GEORGE BENNEH
CO-FOUNDER OF BRONG AHAFO STUDENT’S UNION UNIVERSITY OF GHANA
Former Gen. Secretary, N.D.C
National Chairman N.D.C
Name: Prof. Albert Ahenkan Name: Prof. Justice N. Bawole
Senior Lecturer, University of Ghana Business Dean, University of Ghana Business
School (BASU-UG PATRON and HOD) School (2019-date).
Name: Justice Appau Name: Dr. Thomas Buabeng
Supreme Court Judge Lecturer, University of Ghana
Business School
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
students;
(b) Cooperating with other associations of students in matters of mutual interest;
(c) Maintaining a relationship with the National Brong-Ahafo Students Union;
(d) Undertaking social responsibilities in the University and in our Regions (Bono, Bono East, and Ahafo) at large;
(e) To seek the welfare of Brong-Ahafo Students;
(f) To initiate and engage in a mass literacy campaign for our people;
(g) To uphold the image and aspirations of our people;
(h) To strive for the total and untainted unity for all students;
EXECUTIVES 2021/2022
HE. Kennedy Donkor HE. Abigail Boateng Annor Hon. Prince Brope
(President 2021/2022) (Vice president 2021/2022) (General Secretary 2021/2022)
Hon. Acquinas G. Amankwaa Hon. Barrister M. Amadu Hon. Crenstil Benjamin
(Organizing Sec. 2021/2022) (P. R. O 2021/2022) (Financial Secretary 2012/22)
Hon. Daniel Mensah Losu Hon. Kennedy Boampong Hon. James Y.K Amankwaa
(E.C. 2021/2022) (1st Deputy E.C 2021/2022) (Sarbah Hall Rep.1 2021/2022)
Hon. Amosah Gloria Hon. Asare Maxwell Hon. Judith Amoaah-Yeboah
(Sarbah Hall Rep.2 2021/22) (Sarbah Hall Rep.3 2021/22) (Akuafo Hall Rep 2021/2022)
Hon. Samuel Ofori Hon. Konadu Osei Gertrude Hon. Ameyaw David
(Legon Hall Rep) (Volta Hall Rep) (Organizing Committee heard)
Hon. Amponsah Tabiri Collins Hon. Michael Asomah
(Commonwealth Hall Rep) (2nd Deputy E.C 2021/2022)
Hon. Dorcas Amarlai Hon. Joyce A. Agyem-Wura Hon. Amo Taa Francisca
(WOCOM 1 2021/2022) (WOCOM 2 2021/2022) (WOCOM 3 2021/2022)
Hon. Adinkrah T. Dorothy Hon. Joseph Ababio K. Gyamfi Hon. Godfred Yaw Opoku
(Legal Advisor 2021/2022) (Deputy Legal Advisor 2021/2022) (Academics Head 2021/22)
ACTIVITIES/EVENTS
BASU HANDING OVER 2021
The 2020/2021 administration ended in September 2021 andemerged a new crop of leaders to continue the hard work of the predecessors. The event was planned and organized by the then-incumbent executives and executives elect. The collaborative efforts facilitated the program which got the attention of the entire student populace. The event was graced by members of parliament, outstood Lawyers,Alumni, the SRC president, leaders from other Unions,various SRC aspirants, etc. The event was one of the best being organized at the University of Ghana as the Member of Parliament for Tain Hon. Adama Sulemana who was the chairman of the event noted. Hon. Adama encouraged the incoming executives and the entire members how relevant it is to protect and preserved the legacy of the Brong Ahafo Student Union at the University of Ghana. Lawyer Ohene Amankwah-Gyan (barrister/solicitor of the supreme court of Ghana managing partner) also advised the executives to work assiduously for the triumph of the Union. He again encouraged attendees to be more serious about their academics to be able to fit well in society after their graduation because the university is a learning ground. The event was witnessed with awards, citations, and certificates.
Hon Adama Sulemana (MP Tain constituency)
Lawyer Ohene Gyan
BASU-UG AT RADIO UNIVERS
The Kennedy Donkor/Abigail Boateng Annor led administration’s first month in office visited the campus radio, Radio Univers to advocate BASU and its purpose and objectives. The Union had the opportunity as Kwabena Mensah Abrompa a news anchor and a host invited the union on several occasions to inform, educate, and updatethe entire student populace about the various activities and events to be embarked by the Union. This created the awareness of the Brong Ahafo Students Union University of Ghana chapter and has become more popular and attractive at the University.
BASU ORIENTATION 2022
Orientation is inevitable as BASU-UG is concerned. It is one of the activities that is been organized annually to orient our freshers from the Brong Ahafo Region and have been admitted to the University of Ghana. The 2022 orientation was held on March 2022 and the event was overwhelmingand beyond expectation as the auditorium overflowed. The event was dignified by professor Albert Ahenkan (BASU-UG Patron), Professor Justice Bawole (Dean UGBS), Mr. David Douglas (Executive director of Douglas leadership forum),Mr. Ibrahim Abu-Agyemang (Work at the parliament of Ghana) Emmanuel Obeng (former BASU-UG president),etc. Professor Albert Ahenkan enlightened the freshmen to be time conscious and time management and not to wait until exams before they began to learn. Prof. took his time to explain to the freshmen and continue students what lecturers will expect from them as students at the end of every semester. The orientation helped the freshers to know their executives, Patrons, and above all what is expected from them as students and BASU-UG members.
BASU-UG AT PARLIAMENT
Brong Ahafo Students Union BASU is made up of membersfrom three main regions and 29 constituencies in Ghana. The executives paid a courtesy visit to Ghana’s Parliament to introduce themselves to the 29 parliamentarians whose constituencies fall within Bono, Ahafo, and Bono EastRegion. The visitation was astounding as the various members of parliament welcomed the executiveswholeheartedly and were ready to support the Union to achieve its aims and objectives. They advised the executivesnot to allow themselves to be used by politicians however the executives should be the mouthpiece for the members of the union.
Hon. Stephen P. Jalulah. The Deputy Minister for Roads and Highways (Pru West MP)
Hon. Ahmed Ibrahim deputy minority whip (MP Bandaconstituency).
Hon. Seidu Haruna (MP Wenchi constituency)
Hon. Kwabena Donkor former energy minister (MP PruEast constituency)
Hon. Frederick Yaw Ahenkwah (MP Jaman Northconstituency)
Hon. Williams Okofo-Dateh (MP Jaman South constituency)
RT. Hon. 1st Deputy Speaker Joseph Osei-Owusu (MP Bekwai constituency)
Hon. Kwame Governs Agbodza (MP Adaklu constituency)
BASU DAY OUT
BASU day out is one of the exciting activities that is been embarked on by the Union every academic year. This is when the entire Union decides to go out by agreeing on a specific place either the beach, museum, or any tourist attraction center. BASU day out facilitates building relationships, familiarizing with each other, socializing,networking, and making new friends, and also helps members to explore other parts of Ghana. The 2022 BASU day out took place at Labadi Beach. The event was heart-warming, cheering, and gladsome as the event was coupled with swimming, horse riding, games, and above all food and drinks as the union dined together.
BASU-UG nomination
The Chapter of Brong Ahafo Students Union at the University of Ghana was nominated by Ghana Tertiary Excellency Awards (GTEA) due to the extradentary performance of its leaders to the Union. Executives’hardworking, activism, and prioritizing of the objectives of the Union gave special recognition to the Union.
Though the Union did not win the category, however, BASU-UG got experience from that opportunity and hopes to emerge a winner in future endeavors.
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