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The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has indicated that the University for Development Studies (UDS) will be named after former President Jerry John Rawlings.

The former President who passed away in November 2020 after a short illness declined a proposal to name the university after him when he was alive.

However, President Akufo-Addo while reading his tribute at the burial service insisted that the act is to immortalise the vibrant and energetic leader who played a significant role in the establishment of the institution.

“Whilst he was with us, he, respectfully, declined an offer I made to him in 2017, to have the University of Development Studies (UDS), Tamale which he personally helped establish, named after him.

“Two days after his passing, at the 21st Congregation of UDS I expressed my strongest convictions that in spite of his reservations, such an honour should be accorded him,” 

“I am glad that this has found favour with his family, and the necessary formalities will be carried out to achieve this, that is, the Jerry John Rawlings University of Development Studies, Tamale.”

Former President Jerry John Rawlings used his World Food Prize money of $50,000 to establish the university.