The Centre for Ageing Studies (CFAS), as part of its activities to promote stakeholder and affiliates’ engagement, organized its first meeting for the year 2022 on 3rd February 2022 to deliberate on issues concerning older persons. About one hundred and fifty participants made up of representatives from agencies/institutions that work with older persons, older persons’ associations, management committee members, faculty from the University of Ghana, individuals, and the media attended the event.    

The meeting began with a prayer by Rev. Dr Samuel Ayete-Nyampong (CFAS Management Committee Member), after which an opening address was delivered by the Director of CFAS, Professor Mavis Dako-Gyeke. In her speech, she welcomed all participants and expressed her gratitude for their presence and participation. Explaining the purpose of the meeting, she stated that it was to (a) facilitate interaction among stakeholders and affiliates, (b) deliberate on pertinent issues related to older persons, and (c) discuss future engagements and activities of the Centre. 

The Provost, College of Humanities Prof. Daniel Frimpong Ofori, in his remarks, highlighted the importance of the activities of the CFAS, given its focus on enhancing the wellbeing and healthy ageing among older persons. The Founding Director of the CFAS, Prof. Charles Mate-Kole made reference to the history of the Centre and paid homage to all persons who contributed immensely to its establishment.