A farewell ceremony to honour Dr. Robert Amesiya, former Upper West Regional Medical Director took place on May 3, 2025 at the Regional Hospital. The colourful event was chaired by the Professor Emmanuel Kanchebe Derbile, Vice-Chancellor of Simon Diedong Dombo University of Business and Integrated Development Studies (SDD-UBIDS), Wa in the Upper West Region. Also, present was the Regional Minister, Hon. Charles Lwanga Puozuing Esq.
In his remarks, Professor Derbile praised Dr. Robert Amesiya’s outstanding contributions to healthcare delivery and public service in the Upper West Region and in service to humanity. He acknowledged Dr. Amesiya’s support for the University’s health initiatives and commended his longstanding partnership with the institution.
The Vice-Chancellor also used the occasion to express appreciation to the President, His Excellency, John Dramani Mahama for his vision to grant SDD-UBIDS a Medical School. He noted that such a development would be a significant milestone for the University, the Region and the country as a whole.