Chief of Staff Dr. Julius Debrah has expressed heartfelt appreciation to his family, academic mentors, colleagues and all those who supported him after successfully earning a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Museum and Heritage Studies from the University of Ghana.
In a message following his graduation, Dr. Debrah described his doctoral achievement as the result of the collective support, sacrifices and encouragement of many individuals and institutions throughout his academic journey.
Dr. Debrah was among the graduands at the University’s July 2026 congregation after successfully completing his doctoral studies with a research focus on “Community Heritage and Tourism Development in Kwahu, Ghana.”
He paid special tribute to his wife, Mrs. Victoria Debrah, and their children for their patience, understanding and unwavering support, saying their encouragement gave him the strength and motivation to complete his studies. He also thanked his siblings for their prayers, goodwill and constant encouragement.
Dr. Debrah expressed profound gratitude to his principal supervisor, Professor Kodzo Gavua, members of his thesis supervisory committee, Professor Benjamin Kankpeyeng and Dr. Pascall Taruvinga, for their guidance, constructive criticism and intellectual support throughout the research process.
He also acknowledged the dedication of his field research team, faculty members and students of the Department of Archaeology and Heritage Studies at the University of Ghana for creating a supportive academic environment.
The Chief of Staff further thanked the chiefs, queen mothers, elders and people of Kwahu, particularly Nana Effah Opinimang III, Chief of Obomeng, and Nana Kwasi Opoku Minta II, Chief of Kwahu Tafo, for their invaluable contributions to his research.
Dr. Debrah also expressed appreciation to the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation for funding his doctoral programme through the Remaking Societies, Remaking Persons (RSRP) supranational project, which enabled him to pursue his academic and intellectual development as a Research Fellow at the University of Ghana.
Describing the doctorate as a shared achievement, Dr. Debrah said, “This achievement is not mine alone; it reflects the generosity, support and confidence of the many individuals and institutions who accompanied me on this journey.”
Quoting President John Dramani Mahama, he added, “This achievement is a powerful reminder that learning is a lifelong pursuit,” while expressing gratitude to everyone who contributed to the successful completion of his doctoral journey.
