Counselling Centre Holds 2025 Young and Wise Graduation

The University of Cape Coast (UCC) Counselling Centre has organised the 2025 edition of the Young and Wise graduation for 31 students who received training in basic counselling and life skills.

Speaking at the function, the Director of Counselling Centre, Dr Eugene Kwarteng-Nantwi, noted that the vision behind the initiative was to nurture the youth to become responsible individuals in society. He, therefore, entreated them to make good use of the training they have received to the benefit of society. 

Director of Counselling Centre, Dr. Eugene Kwarteng-Nantwi

“Be impactful in your society and do not take it for granted. You need to make meaningful contributions in your various communities,” he advised.

A lecturer at the Centre, Dr (Mrs) Jane O. Edjah, praised the graduates for their commitment and perseverance throughout the training period. She described “Young and Wise” as a vital platform for nurturing responsible young people. “We are here to say Ayekoo to you for all the training you have gone through. We encourage you to carry forward the skills you have acquired from this training” he noted.

Dr (Mrs) Jane O. Edjah

Participants were presented with certificates at the programme.

Present at the ceremony were: immediate past Director of the Counselling Centre and the current Head of Department of Guidance and Counselling Dr Rita Holm Adzovie. Other lecturers present were Dr (Mrs) Gloria Ambrose-Owusu and Dr Serwah Adu-Gyamfi.

Source: Documentation and Information Section