The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has honoured Mr. Andrews Kwasi Boateng, the outgoing Registrar, in a heartfelt farewell ceremony that celebrated his 26 years of dedicated service to the institution.
The ceremony, held by the staff of the Registrar’s Offices, was marked by tributes, reflections, and expressions of gratitude from colleagues and university leadership. Mr. Boateng, who retires after a distinguished administrative career, was lauded for his unwavering commitment, institutional knowledge, and leadership.
In her remarks, The Vice-Chancellor of KNUST, Professor (Mrs.) Rita Akosua Dickson praised Mr. Boateng as a pillar in KNUST’s administrative structure.
“Mr. Boateng has been more than a Registrar, he has been a symbol of stability, guidance and dedication. His contributions will forever remain part of the fabric of this university,” she stated. She further extended her appreciation to his family for their role in supporting his professional journey.
Mr. Boateng reflected on his tenure, recalling the honour of working under the six Vice-Chancellors and his role as the foundation Registrar of the University of Energy and Natural Resources (UNER) before returning to serve at KNUST.
He expressed admiration for Professor Dickson’s visionary leadership and thanked for empowering him to lead with innovation and purpose. “Your confidence in me created the space for growth and creativity. I am grateful to have served under your transformative leadership”, he said.
Acknowledging the crucial role of administrative staff, Mr. Boateng highlighted the teamwork and behind-the-scence efforts that have driven the university’s operations.
“Together, we have managed systems, records and ceremonies that represent thousands of student journeys. Your dedication is the invisible engine of this university,” he said, adressing his colleagues.
He offered words of appreciation to his immediate team, mentors, and all who supported him over the years, while humbly apologizing to anyone he may have wronged in the course of his work.
Looking ahead, Mr. Boateng encouraged staff to provide strong support to his successor. “What you gave me, give even more to the next Registrar. That is how we grow,” he urged.
The ceremony concluded with the presentation of symbolic gifts including framed citations, Kente coth, and other tokens of appreciation in recognition of his leadership and service.
As Mr. Boateng steps into retirement, his legacy at KNUST endures, not only in the systems he helped build but in the people he mentored and inspired along the way.