KNUST Faculty of Law Holds 5th LLB Induction and Awards Ceremony, Urges Students to Pursue Excellence with Integrity.
The Faculty of Law at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, has inducted a new cohort of Bachelor of Laws (LLB) students during its fifth LLB Induction and Awards Ceremony for the 2025/2026 academic year, charging them to pursue excellence anchored in integrity.
Delivering remarks on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor, the Pro Vice-Chancellor, David Asamoah, congratulated the newly admitted students and urged them to uphold ethical conduct, intellectual curiosity, and discipline throughout their legal education. He reaffirmed the University’s commitment to advancing knowledge in science and technology through relevant research, quality teaching, entrepreneurship training, and community engagement.
He encouraged students to embrace the rigours of legal education with courage and determination, assuring them of the University’s dedication to providing a supportive academic environment.
The Acting Dean of the Faculty of Law, Chris Adomako-Kwakye, reflected on the Faculty’s growth since its establishment, noting its emergence as one of Africa’s leading law faculties with a distinct focus on science and technology. He emphasised the Faculty’s commitment to fostering collaborative research and addressing contemporary legal issues, particularly those intersecting with technological advancement.
Professor Adomako-Kwakye commended the performance of students and alumni, highlighting their achievements at both national and international levels. He urged the new students to honour the induction oath and practise law with intellectual honesty and ethical responsibility.
The induction oath was administered by Her Ladyship Hannah Taylor, a Supervising High Court Judge.
Delivering the keynote address, Augustine Beliksuun Kidisil recounted his journey from a KNUST law student to becoming Managing Partner of a leading West African law firm. He reminded students that success in law requires resilience, strong fundamentals, and unwavering self-belief.
He cautioned students against insecurity and shortcuts, stressing the importance of mastering the fundamentals of legal education and developing strong writing and analytical skills. He also advised against overreliance on artificial intelligence in legal training, encouraging students to use technology responsibly while cultivating critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
The ceremony featured the presentation of plaques to the keynote speaker and Justice Hannah Taylor, as well as certificates of achievement to outstanding students.
For the 2024/2025 academic year, Dionne Emmanuella Owusu-Edusei was recognised as the overall best all-round performing student in Year One. Mr. Emmanuel Tematey received the award for Year Two, while Mr. Seth Boakye emerged as the best-performing student in Year Three.
The ceremony underscored the Faculty’s commitment to nurturing principled legal professionals equipped to contribute meaningfully to society and uphold the rule of law with excellence and integrity.
By: Aboagye Yaw Ankomah