The University of Ghana has announced plans to reopen the Legon Botanical Gardens to the public following a period of renovation and repair works.

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This comes after the University successfully regained full control of the facility, resolving a longstanding contractual dispute with Mulch Company Limited, the previous managers of the Gardens.

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In an official statement, Dr. Elizier Taiba Ameyaw-Buronyah, Director of Public Affairs, confirmed that the Gardens will be revitalized and reopened, serving as a key space for learning, research, recreation, and environmental awareness.

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The dispute, which began in 2009 when the University entered into an agreement with Pine Springs Company Limited (now Mulch Company Limited), came to a conclusion after legal proceedings affirmed the University’s position. Mulch Company Limited, which had closed the Gardens on October 30, 2024, agreed to vacate the premises by November 30, 2024, after failing to meet its contractual obligations.

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The University has assured the public that, once renovation works are completed, the Legon Botanical Gardens will once again be available as a vital green space for the community.

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