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Lebanese Community in Ghana Awards Scholarships to 14 University of Ghana Law Students

From Ghanaian Times · (2d ago) English Positive tone

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • The Lebanese Community in Ghana has awarded scholarships to 14 University of Ghana law students.
  • The scholarship recipients will receive financial aid throughout their legal education, supporting their academic pursuits.
  • This initiative highlights the strong cultural and educational ties between Ghana and Lebanon, with the community having supported over 600 Ghanaian students since 2013.

The Lebanese Community in Ghana continues its tradition of supporting higher education by awarding scholarships to 14 deserving students from the University of Ghana's Faculty of Law. This generous initiative underscores the community's commitment to fostering academic excellence and strengthening the bond between our two nations.

Laws hold our societies together and promote equality, freedom and justice. Without them, no meaningful progress can be achieved.

โ€” Mr Mohamad BaalbakyThe Chargรฉ dโ€™Affaires at the Embassy of Lebanon emphasized the foundational role of the rule of law in a stable democracy.

These scholarships will provide crucial financial assistance to the beneficiaries, enabling them to focus on their studies and excel in their legal education. The expansion of the program this year, covering students from various levels, reflects the community's dedication to broadening its impact and supporting a larger cohort of future legal professionals.

Ghana remained a model of democracy on the African continent and stressed that the training of competent legal professionals was essential to sustaining such gains.

โ€” Mr Mohamad BaalbakyMr. Baalbaky highlighted Ghana's democratic standing and the importance of skilled legal professionals.

Since its inception in 2013, the Lebanese Community Scholarship Scheme has been instrumental in empowering over 600 Ghanaian students across diverse fields. This enduring commitment to education not only benefits the recipients but also contributes significantly to Ghana's development and reinforces the deep-rooted cultural ties between Lebanon and Ghana. We are proud to play a role in nurturing the next generation of leaders and professionals in Ghana.

The faculty would continue to produce legal professionals capable of meeting global standards while contributing meaningfully to Ghanaโ€™s legal system.

โ€” Professor Joseph A. YaroThe Provost of the College of Humanities at the University of Ghana assured the community of the faculty's commitment to producing high-caliber graduates.
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Originally published by Ghanaian Times in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.