The University of Cape Coast (UCC) Chaplaincy Board has described a GH¢100,000 donation from the Students’ Representative Council (SRC) as the beginning of a new chapter in efforts to construct a long-awaited Chaplaincy Auditorium.
The donation, presented on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, will serve as seed funding for the proposed project and forms part of the SRC’s 63rd Effect Initiative, a legacy programme designed to deliver lasting development projects on campus.
According to the Chaplaincy Board, the contribution represents the first financial support received specifically for the auditorium project.
Historic Milestone for the Chaplaincy
Receiving the donation on behalf of the Chaplaincy Board, Chairman Professor Aaron Tettey Asare expressed appreciation to the SRC, describing the gesture as a historic milestone for the project.
Speaking to ATL FM News, Prof. Asare revealed that it is the first donation the Board has received toward the construction of the proposed Chaplaincy Auditorium.
He said the contribution provides fresh momentum for a project that has remained a long-standing vision for the university community.
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Call for Wider Support
The Chaplaincy Board has appealed to alumni, churches, corporate organisations, students and other stakeholders to support the fundraising campaign.
Prof. Asare expressed optimism that the SRC’s contribution would inspire more individuals and institutions to contribute towards the successful completion of the facility.
He noted that broad community support will be essential to turning the vision into reality.
Supporting Students’ Spiritual Life
According to the Chaplaincy Board, the proposed auditorium will provide a permanent venue for worship, fellowship, counselling and other spiritual activities on campus.
The facility is expected to strengthen chaplaincy services while creating a dedicated space to support the spiritual wellbeing of students, staff and the wider university community.
SRC’s Legacy Initiative
The donation forms part of the SRC’s commitment to investing in projects that leave a lasting impact beyond the tenure of the current student leadership.
Officials say the 63rd Effect Initiative focuses on supporting development projects that benefit present and future generations of students.
The presentation ceremony was attended by SRC executives, members of the Chaplaincy Board and other university stakeholders, who commended the initiative as a significant step toward achieving the Chaplaincy’s long-term infrastructure goals.
