The First Deputy Speaker of Hungarian Parliament, Rt. Istvan Jakab and Hungarian Ambassador to Ghana, His Excellency Tamas Endre Fever together with other dignitaries have paid a working visit to the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology.
The delegates were welcomed by the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ellis Owusu-Dabo and some members of management at the Council Chamber on 22nd November 2021.
Rt. Istvan Jakab in his address express his appreciation for the long-standing relationship that has existed between Hungary and Ghana. He further reiterated his commitment to exploring more ways to strengthen the Hungary-Ghana collaboration in terms of academia.
He stated that Hungary is offering Ghanaians 100 scholarship seats to study in Hungary, which includes monthly stipends and accommodation. KNUST, he thought, would seize the opportunity. He also unveiled the 'Hungary House' project, which would assist poor people by rebuilding churches, hospitals, and schools to make their operations more efficient.
He further called for a partnership between KNUST and Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences. According to him, the University of Agriculture and Life Sciences encompasses the full range of Hungarian agricultural, seed development, and animal husbandry studies and research. He remarked, "The University has its own farming activities on more than 10,000 hectares using cutting-edge technology."
Professor Ellis Owusu-Dabo, speaking on behalf of Management, pledged his unflinching support for the partnership's success. He vowed to bring KNUST’s expertise on board, particularly from the Faculty of Agriculture, to share information and to capitalize on their capabilities.
Mr. David Brekese, Head of Missions-Embassy of Hungary in Ghana, and Tamas Ary, Economic Counsellor, were also present during the brief meeting. Other members of staff present were the Registrar, Mr. Andrews Kwasi Boateng; the Finance Officer, Mr. Yaw Nimo Baffour; the Deputy Registrar of Academics, Mrs. Margaret Dzisi and Deputy Registrar of General Administration, Mr. Daniel Kumi-Djan.
