"Mr Registrar" launched

Accra (Greater Accra) 12 July '99

"Mr Registrar", a book written by Mr Ebow Daniels, registrar of the University of Ghana, was launched at the weekend in Accra.

The launch marked the 60th birthday of Mr Daniels, who announced his retirement from the university come October One, after serving for more than 30 years.

The first copy of "Mr Registrar" was auctioned at 500,000.00 cedis.

"Mr Registrar" tells the story of Mr Daniels childhood school days at Cape Coast, where he lived with his parents, his entry into Legon as an undergraduate, and his life at the office of the registrar after graduation and as a registrar himself in later years.

Mrs. Esi Sutherland-Addy, a lecturer at Legon, described the book as compulsory reading material, of a campus life, written and told by an "insider".

It describes the scenes behind admissions, award of degrees, and promotion into positions in halls of residence, faculties and departments.

Professor Alex Akwapong, former Vice Chancellor of the University of Ghana, recommended it to all those who "love Legon and have passed through it as students".

He said the book, based on human drama and told in a humorous and unique blend of style, is very assertive on the management of the academic programmes of the university.

Professor Ivan Addae-Mensah, Vice Chancellor of Legon who chaired the function, described the -author of "Mr Registrar" as a good working partner full of understanding, saying his absence would be felt very much.