Vice-Chancellor of the University of Guyana Professor Ivelaw Griffith has defended the decision taken to host an Investiture Ceremony for his appointment, while stating that it is a tradition at other institutions and an important part of the university’s maturation.
He also denied reports that the ceremony would cost the institution as much as $10 million.
Investiture ceremonies are usually held within the first year of a chancellor assuming their new role, and serves to formally mark the appointment. Griffith was appointed in June, 2016.
“It’s a normal practice in
