By Iddi Yire, GNA
Accra, June 30, GNA – The University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) will officially commission the JK Horgle Transport and Logistics Centre of Excellence on Thursday, 2nd July, at the Fourth Floor of the Abednego Okoe Towers, UPSA, Accra.
A statement issued by the UPSA said the Centre had been established in honour of Dr. JK Horgle, a highly respected figure in Ghana’s transport and logistics industry whose years of hard work, professionalism and commitment to excellence had made a lasting impact on the sector.
It said over the years, Dr Horgle has built a strong reputation as a trusted transporter of Petroleum products, reflecting a legacy of reliability, integrity and service.
The JK Horgle Transport and Logistics Centre of Excellence is expected to become a leading hub for research, professional training, industry collaboration, and the development of future leaders in transport and logistics.
The initiative forms part of UPSA’s ongoing commitment to strengthening the link between academia and industry while supporting national development through practical and professional education.
The commissioning ceremony is expected to bring together leaders from academia, industry, government and the business community to celebrate what many describe as a maj or milestone for Ghana’s transport and logistics sector.
Speaking ahead of the launch, Professor Samuel Antwi, the Director of the Centre, described the initiative as “one of a kind and a strategic investment in knowledge, innovation, and human capital development for one of Ghana’s most important sectors.”
The establishment of the Centre further reinforces the UPSA’s position as a leading professional university dedicated to excellence, industry relevance, and impactful partnerships.
The University has also extended a special invitation to stakeholders within the transport and logistics ecosystem to be part of the historic occasion.
GNA
Edited by Benjamin Mensh