The Dean of Students Affairs at the University of Ghana, Professor Rosina Kyeremanten, has clarified that the recent suspension of social gatherings on campus does not apply to academic lectures.

Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show on Thursday, June 26, shortly after the announcement was made, Prof. Kyeremanteng explained that lectures are not considered social gatherings under the university’s current health and safety guidelines.

“Lectures are not social gatherings,” she emphasized.“In a lecture room, you do not have students shouting and shouting. But when you have a concert, like an artiste night, you will have students shouting and jumping and others. That is going to be a more dangerous situation than sitting in a lecture room.”

She noted that the nature of activities in lecture halls is more controlled and structured compared to events such as concerts, hall weeks, and other recreational gatherings that the directive seeks to suspend.

“In the lecture room, it is only the lecturer doing the talking, even though you may get some students talking, but it is not like in a concert,” she added.

Prof. Kyeremanteng assured the public and the university community that measures are in place to ensure student safety during lectures.

“We are going to ensure that they come to the lecture room wearing their face masks, and as much as we possibly can, ensure a social distancing protocol.”By:William Narh