The Council of the University of Ghana has appointed Professor Edward Ofori-Sarpong as the Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the University for a two-year term.

A statement by the University Relations Office said he would serve from March 1, 2002 to February 29 2004. He replaces Professor Josef K. Amuzu, who would leave office by February 28 after serving two consecutive terms of two years each.

The statement said the Council nominated Prof. Ofori-Sarpong, currently the Dean of the Faculty of Social Studies, for appointment after election by members of Convocation of the University of Ghana. As Pro-Vice-Chancellor, his duties would include acting in the absence of Vice-Chancellor.