The University Choir- KNUST has launched its 55th Anniversary dubbed Paean Cogitation on Saturday, 13th October, 2018. The anniversary which is under the theme ‘Celebrating 55 years of God’s Faithful Love’ also saw the launch of its second album titled ‘Whispers of Glory’. The first album of the University Choir ‘Wonderful Love’ was launched in 2009.
The Chairman of the occasion, Prof. E. A. Jackson, the Director of Jackson Educational Complex stated that the choir which was inaugurated in 1963 was made up of both students and lecturers. The choir, he said can now boast of many outstanding persons including himself, Mr. Ben Andoh and others.
In launching the album, the Protestant Chaplain, Rev. Dr. J. W. Acheampong, stated the Choir’s inspiration behind the launch was to acknowledge God’s protection, provision and love for the past 55 years and also recognise the unflinching support from the alumni. He finally expressed gratitude to the patrons of the Choir for their commitment.
Other dignitaries who graced the programme included Mrs. Regina Nuako, Head of Examinations Office and Rev. Dr. Obeng-Denteh, a Senior lecturer at the Mathematics Department and Dr. Yaw Opare Larbi.