Dr. Ernest Ofori Sarpong Sworn in as Chair of Reconstituted CHS Advisory Board

Renowned Ghanaian businessman, Dr. Ernest Ofori Sarpong, has been sworn in as Chair of the newly reconstituted College of Health Sciences (CHS) Advisory Board. The 14-member board, made up of distinguished professionals from diverse sectors, will provide strategic direction to enhance the College’s governance, partnerships and overall growth.

The reconstitution follows the expiration of the previous board’s tenure on 31st July 2025.

At the inauguration ceremony, Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, outlined the Board’s mandate, which includes guiding strategy, fostering external partnerships, mobilising resources and promoting the image of the College. She urged members to align their efforts with the University’s five strategic priorities.

In his acceptance speech, Dr. Ofori Sarpong pledged the Board’s commitment to excellence, stating, “We shall use our collective knowledge, experience and skills to deal innovatively with the challenges to enable us to develop the College to its highest standards… It is assuring to know that the University is prepared to fully support us to deliver on our mandate.”

Other members of the Board include Prof. Alfred Edwin Yawson (Provost, CHS), Prof. Samuel Antwi-Baffour (Dean, SBAHS), Dr. Jemima Araba Dennis-Antwi (Centre for Health Development and Research), Dr. Linda Amarkai Vanotoo (Ghana Health Service), Dr. Stephen Akafo (Alumnus, CHS), and Ms. Adiki Ofeibea Ayitevie (iFORA Group). The rest are Mr. Hilary Osei Boakye (Golden Star Wassa Ltd), Mr. Emmanuel Baidoo (AngloGold Ashanti), Mr. David Owusu (CEO, Printwear Ltd.), Mr. Ibrahim Iddrisu (CHS Staff Representative), Mr. Wonder Agudey Doku (Graduate Students’ Representative), Ms. Ama Adwoa Pinamang (Undergraduate Students’ Representative), and Mr. Worlanyo Newton Torvinyo (College Registrar and Secretary to the Board).

The oath of office and secrecy was administered by Ms. Ama Hinneh from the Legal Affairs Directorate.

The inauguration marks a renewed phase of strategic collaboration towards sustaining the College’s role as a leader in health sciences education and research in Ghana.