This announcement comes amid the resolution of a longstanding contractual dispute with Mulch Company Limited, formerly Pine Springs Company Limited, which had been managing the Gardens.
In a statement released on Saturday, October 12, 2024, the dispute, which began in 2009 when the University entered into an agreement with Pine Springs Company Limited for the renovation and management of the Botanical Gardens, culminated in legal proceedings.
The University successfully affirmed its position, leading to Mulch Company Limited agreeing to cease operations and vacate the Gardens by November 30, 2024.
Legon botanical garden Pulse Ghana According to the statement, during the closure, the University of Ghana will undertake repairs and renovations to restore and enhance the Botanical Gardens.