The Students’ Representative Council (SRC) of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), in partnership with the 22nd SRC Parliamentary Council, held the 2025 State of the SRC Address (SOSA) on Wednesday, 25th June, at the New Examination Centre (NEC).

The event, which commenced promptly at 1:00 p.m., brought together students, faculty, alumni, and key stakeholders in student leadership.

Delivering the address, SRC President Abraham Norman Nortey presented a comprehensive account of the Council’s activities over the past academic year. Speaking with a blend of humility and strategic insight, he reaffirmed the SRC’s unwavering commitment to student welfare, advocacy, and institutional development.

“SOSA is not merely a moment of ceremonial formality; it is a day of reflection, accountability, and renewal of commitment to the ideals of student leadership,” President Nortey stated.
Key Achievements Highlighted:

Welfare Support Expansion: The SRC Welfare Fund was enhanced, offering emergency financial assistance to students in need.

Academic Support: Tutorial sessions were scaled up across departments, with greater access to learning materials and digital resources.

Infrastructure Advocacy: Renovations were carried out, lighting around lecture halls and pedestrian routes was improved, and seating capacity at study areas increased.

Digital Innovation: A new student complaint management portal was launched to improve responsiveness to student issues.

Student Engagement: The SRC ramped up communication through regular updates, forums, and departmental outreach, promoting greater inclusivity and transparency.

President Nortey acknowledged that while notable progress had been made, some projects had experienced delays due to budgetary constraints. Nonetheless, he assured students of continued collaboration with university authorities to address all outstanding issues.

The event drew praise from dignitaries including Hon. Dr Kwamena Minta Nyarku, MP for Cape Coast North; Emmanuel Okai Mintah, Board Chairman of the National Service Authority; Prof. Daniel Apaak, Dean of Students; and Prof. Dennis Aheto, Pro Vice-Chancellor of UCC.

Prof. Apaak commended the SRC for what he described as “a refreshing display of purposeful student leadership, rooted in dialogue and shared responsibility.”

The 2025 SOSA has been widely hailed by students as one of the most impactful and transparent engagements in recent years, reinforcing its role as a cornerstone of participatory governance at UCC.

The address served not only as a review of the Council’s stewardship but also as a platform to reconnect with the aspirations of the student body and chart a forward-looking path based on collective insight and shared goals.