Dr Sam Jonah, Chief Executive of Ashanti Goldfields Limited, was inducted into office, on Saturday, as the Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast.

Until his appointment last year the position had been vacant since 1982. His five-year appointment is renewable for a second term. Speaking at the ceremony, the Chairman of the University Council, Dr Charles Mensah, urged the new Chancellor to seek resources for the improvement of infrastructure in the University.

He should also negotiate for better remuneration for workers of the institution to improve teaching and learning and to retain lecturers. The Vice Chancellor, Reverend Professor Emmanuel Addo Obeng, asked him to work closely with the University Council and other officers to maintain the position of UCC as an institution of excellence in the sub-region.