The KNUST Cadet Corps has presented a trophy and citation won at a recent national cadet competition to the University Management in recognition of the institution's support for, and commitment to, the development of the Corps.
The awards were presented by the General Commanding Officer of the KNUST Cadet Corps, Cdt. Major Sumaila Aguriyine Hamzah, and his delegation during a courtesy call on the Director of Student Affairs (DoSA), Prof. Marian Asantewah Nkansah.
Cdt. Major Sumaila said the Corps participated in this year's national cadet competition organised by the Tertiary Cadet Corps Ghana and secured third place among ten competing tertiary institutions, marking a significant improvement in performance.
According to him, the achievement represented a notable rise from the previous year's ranking and reflected the dedication and hard work of members of the Corps.
"We were able to elevate the name of KNUST by moving from our previous position to third place in this year's competition. We are grateful for the support the University provided, which enabled us to participate and achieve this success," he said.
He noted that the Corps also received a Legacy Builder Citation in recognition of the contributions of past officers whose efforts have strengthened cadet activities and promoted excellence over the years.
Receiving the awards on behalf of the University, the Director of Student Affairs, Prof. Nkansah, congratulated the Cadet Corps on its achievement and commended members for bringing honour to KNUST through their performance.
She said the success demonstrated that the University's investment in student development initiatives continues to yield positive results.
"This achievement demonstrates that supporting the Cadet Corps is not a waste of resources. Your performance has brought recognition to the University and justified the support you receive," she said.
Prof. Nkansah highlighted the important role the Cadet Corps plays in developing disciplined, resilient and responsible student leaders. She added that, beyond personal development, cadets contribute significantly to campus security and support the University during major events and ceremonial functions.
"For me, the Cadet Corps serves three important purposes. It builds discipline and resilience among students, supports our security and policing efforts on campus, and contributes to official University functions through ceremonial drills and parades," she said.
Prof. Nkansah also challenged the Corps to promote greater female participation in leadership positions, encouraging members to mentor and support more women to assume leadership roles within the organisation. She assured the Corps of the continued support of University Management and urged members to uphold the values of integrity, discipline and service that define the organisation.
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