Office Of The Deputy Registrar, Legal Services Division

The Legal Services Division under the Registrar, coordinate, administer and manage legal issues relating to the University. The Division specifically provide the requisite leadership and supervision of the matters of the University; prepare and/or supervise the preparation of pleadings, legal processes and documentation for filing in the Law Courts; represent the University in the Law Courts and make oral and written submissions on behalf of the University; advise the Vice-Chancellor/Registrar on legal issues affecting and/or involving the University; prepare for and on behalf of the University, conveyances including contract agreements, memorandum of understanding, etc.; constitute at the instance of the Vice-Chancellor/Registrar Committees of Enquiry to investigate cases of misconduct; review reports of Committees and advise the Vice-Chancellor/ Registrar in terms of compliance of due process of law; process Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) for execution; advise the Disciplinary Committee (Senior Members); proffer written legal opinions; handle and/or advise the University on all labour and industrial issues involving the University and its Unionized Associations; liaise with the Police and other Security Agencies on security matters affecting the University; respond to, on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor/Registrar, letters from Solicitors for and on behalf of their clients; settle disputes involving the University and Staff using Alternative Dispute Resolution(ADR) Mechanism. The Division is headed by a Deputy Registrar and serve as a member of the Welfare Services Board, Security Services Management Committee, Transport Organisation Management Committee, and Estate Organisation Management Committee; among other duties that may be assigned by the Vice-Chancellor/Registrar

The Division has three (3) sections as follows:

  • Property and Insurance; handled by a Senior Assistant Registrar
  • Legal and Court Management; handled by a Senior Assistant Registrar
  • Intellectual Property; handled by a Senior Assistant Registrar

 

Staff:

Senior Members

  • Mrs. Eudora Christiana Dadson - Ag. Deputy Registrar
  • Mr. Isaac Berko – Senior Assistant Registrar/Legal Officer
  • Ms. Lucy Diawuo – Senior Assistant Registrar/Legal Officer

 

Senior Staff

  • Mrs. Abigail Annor – Senior Administrative Assistant