General News of Tuesday, 9 April 2019Source: Graphic.com.ghRawlings rejects offer to rename UDS after himFormer President Flt Lt Jerry John RawlingsFormer President Jerry John Rawlings has rejected an offer to rename the University of Development Studies (UDS) after him. "The former President has taken particular note of the plan to re-name four universities after eminent Ghanaian personalities, including the naming of the University of Development Studies (UDS) after him." Below is a full copy of the press statementPRESS RELEASEApril 9, 2019RE: UDS TO BE NAMED AFTER RAWLINGSFormer President Jerry John Rawlings has taken note of publications in the media on a proposed Universities Bill to be submitted to Parliament. The former President has taken particular note of the plan to re-name four universities after eminent Ghanaian personalities, including the naming of the University of Development Studies (UDS) after him. The former President once again thanks the President and all those who in diverse ways are keen on recognizing his contribution to the development of Education in the country.

Source: GhanaWeb April 09, 2019 15:33 UTC