The Medical Students’ Association (MSA) successfully held its official handing over ceremony on Friday, 19 December 2025, at the H.S. Amonoo-Kuofie Medical Village. The event marked the formal conclusion of the tenure of the outgoing executive board and the assumption of office by the newly elected executives.
Members of the Association gathered to acknowledge the work of the outgoing administration and to formally inaugurate the new leadership entrusted with steering MSA into the next academic year.
Review of the Outgoing Administration
During the ceremony, the outgoing President, Hon. Aaron Denkyi Ankomah, presented a concise overview of the administration’s work and key milestones achieved over the year. The focus of the presentation was on initiatives that delivered tangible benefits to medical students and strengthened the Association’s institutional capacity.
The achievements of the administration may be broadly grouped into three areas:
- Strategic Growth – initiatives aimed at strengthening MSA’s structure, visibility, and long-term sustainability.
Read more >> - Academic Exchange – efforts to expand academic opportunities, exposure, and access to shared learning resources.
Read more >> - Student Welfare – interventions focused on student health, welfare support, and improved living and learning conditions.
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These areas collectively reflect a year committed to institutional development and student-centered leadership.
Swearing-In of the New Executive Board
The central feature of the event was the formal swearing-in of the incoming executive board. Following the administration of the oath of office, outgoing executives officially handed over documents and responsibilities to their successors, symbolizing continuity, accountability, and service.
The newly inaugurated MSA Executive Board is composed as follows:
- President: Hon. Joy Dzidzor Dunyah (Level 500)
- Vice President: Hon. Ewuradjoa Netisfulwa Essien (Level 400)
- General Secretary: Hon. Jewel Amponsah-Donkor (Level 400)
- Financial Secretary: Hon. Shadrack Attaborah (Level 400)
- Organising Secretary: Hon. Sheila Amoako Adusei (Level 400)
- Public Relations Officer: Hon. Angelina Makafui Afi Agbebioku (Level 400)
- Health Officer: Hon. Francis Yawson (Level 400)
- Projects Officer: Hon. Lambert Amekuedi (Level 400)
- Exchange Officer: Hon. Isaac Duker
With the inauguration of the new executive board, the Association enters a new phase of leadership anchored in continuity and responsibility. The incoming executives inherit not only ongoing projects and partnerships, but also the collective trust of the MSA community to represent student interests, uphold institutional values, and advance initiatives that promote academic excellence and student welfare.
Closing and Appreciation
The ceremony concluded with the presentation of citations and certificates to outgoing executives and selected individuals who contributed significantly to the work of the Association during the year. This segment served as formal recognition of service, dedication, and commitment to the welfare of medical students.
As the new executive board assumes office, the Association looks forward to continuity in progress, completion of ongoing initiatives, and renewed commitment to the needs and aspirations of the MSA community.
