President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is set to receive an Honorary Doctorate Degree from the University of Cape Coast (UCC) on Saturday, May 29, 2021.

The honour, Degree of Doctorate of Philosophy in Educational Leadership (Honoris Causa), will be conferred on the President at a special congregation to be held at the university campus at Cape Coast at 10:00am.

A letter signed by Secretary to the Cabinet, Mercy Dapaah-Karikari for Secretary to the President, dated 17th May 2021 and copied to the Minister of Education said the President has accepted the decision by the Council of the University to honor him.

The Presidency consequently requested a programme outline of activities for consideration.