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UK Minister for Immigration Visits University of Ghana

The Minister for Immigration and Member of Parliament for Ashford in the United Kingdom, Mr. Damian Green has visited the University of Ghana as part of activities lined up for a two-day visit to Ghana which is aimed at consolidating bilateral co-operation between the United Kingdom and Ghana across a range of issues, including the fight against drug trafficking, organized crime and irregular migration.

He was received by the Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs, Professor Kweku Osam.

Welcoming the Minister, Professor Osam lauded the British government’s support in the training of human resource for national and international benefit. He expressed appreciation for the support for various projects such as the migration project, funded by the Department for International Development, (DFID).

Professor Osam recalled the cordial relationship existing between the University of Ghana and previous British High Commissioners and hoped that the relationship would continue with the present and subsequent High Commissioners.

On his part, Mr. Damian Green expressed gratitude to the University for the warm reception accorded him. He was particularly grateful for the opportunity to deliver the special Public lecture later in the day, which he described as his contribution to efforts being made by academia.

The British High Commissioner to Ghana, Mr. Peter Jones said he was delighted about the relationship between Ghana and the UK and looked forward to a continuous relationship.

Mr. Green later delivered a Public Lecture on “The UK’s immigration policy and its implications for Ghana” which was attended by members of the diplomatic corps, faculty, staff and students of the University of Ghana, and students from other tertiary institutions.

Mr. Green was accompanied by the Director of Visa Services, UK Border Agency, Mr. Jonathan Nancekivell-Smith, UK Border Agency Regional Director for Africa, Kashif Chaudry, and Assistant Private Secretary to the Minister, Madam Alice Motion.

University officials present were the Registrar, Mr. J.M Budu, Head of Centre for Migration Studies, Professor Mariama Awumbila, Deputy Head of Centre for Migration Studies, Dr. Peter Quartey and the Director of Public Affairs, Mrs. Stella A. Amoa.