The University of Cape Coast (UCC) has appointed Professor Johnson Nyarko Boampong, as its new Vice-Chancellor.

Prof. Nyarko Boampong is currently the Provost of the College of Health and Allied Sciences of UCC.

The University has also announced the appointment of a new Registrar, Jeff Teye Emmanuel Onyame, who is currently the Director of Academic Affairs.

The University announced the two appointments in a statement signed by John Kofi Anyan, its outgoing Registrar and Secretary of Council.

According to the statement, at its Special Meeting held on Wednesday, June 17, the Council of UCC took the decision to appoint the two officers.

It says Prof. Nyarko Boampong will be in office for 4-year term and his tenure will take effect from August 1, 2020.

Mr Emmanuel Onyame tenure of office will also take effect from August 1, 2020, the statement noted.