New Governing Council Members Sworn In at University of Ghana
In line with the University of Ghana Act 2010 (Act 806), the Chancellor of the University, Mrs. Mary Chinery-Hesse, has administered the Oath of Office and Oath of Secrecy to newly appointed members of the University’s Governing Council.
The new members include Chairperson of Council, Madam Marietta Agyeiwaa Brew, along with Government Appointees Naa Dr. Alhassan Andani, Dr. Kwesi Amakye-Boateng, Ms. Precious Kyei Bonsu and Dr. Abdul Karim Hatsu. Also sworn in were Dr. Inusah Abdul-Nasiru, representing the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) and Mr. John Dadzie-Mensah, representing the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC).
The swearing-in ceremony was held during an orientation session organised for the Council at the Cedi Conference Centre on the University’s main campus.
In her address, Mrs. Chinery-Hesse urged the Council Members to take proactive and strategic steps to ensure that higher education continues to respond meaningfully to the evolving needs and pressing challenges facing Ghana.
‘Your acceptance of this responsibility reflects a profound commitment to the advancement of higher education in Ghana in general and in particular to the enduring legacy of the University of Ghana,’ the Chancellor noted.
Mrs. Chinery-Hesse referenced the Chair’s distinguished record as a former Attorney-General and presently Legal Counsel to the President which she believes reflects the ‘calibre of leadership we entrust with this sacred duty.’
‘As Chair, you will be called upon to provide strategic direction, uphold the core values of this institution and serve as a bridge between academia, government and society,’ she added.
The Chancellor concluded by urging all members of the reconstituted Council to be guided by the University's vision to achieve global impact through innovative research, teaching and learning, utilising a technology-driven and people-centered approach.
‘As Council members, your role is pivotal in steering the University towards meeting its strategic objectives, and I trust that you will bring your diverse expertise and valuable insights to bear as you work on shaping policies and decisions that align with our mission to create an enabling environment that makes the University of Ghana increasingly relevant to national and global development,’ Mrs. Chinery-Hesse concluded.
Chairperson of Council, Madam Marietta Agyeiwaa Brew, commended the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, and her leadership team for formulating a bold Strategic Plan (2024–2029), which she described as a timely roadmap. She remarked, “This orientation has been deliberately structured to provide us with the necessary tools to govern with wisdom, to deliberate with clarity and to act with courage.”
She acknowledged the recent challenges the higher education landscape is navigating including ‘constrained public resources, rapid technological transformation, growing global competition and the ever-pressing expectation students, parents, employers, policymakers and society.’
That notwithstanding, Madam Brew was quick to add that ‘the challenges are real, but so too is the opportunity to leave a meaningful, lasting imprint on the future of this university.’
Vice-Chancellor Prof. Amfo welcomed the new Council members and called for their collective support in advancing the University’s overarching vision.
She emphasised the University’s role as a vital national asset and highlighted the importance of strong, effective governance in realising its aspirations.
The full-day orientation featured presentations on the University’s governance structure, strategic direction, financial management systems and standard operating procedures. These sessions were designed to equip members with the knowledge and context needed to effectively steer the affairs of the institution.
In addition to Prof. Amfo and the Registrar/Secretary to Council, Mrs. Emelia Agyei-Mensah who provided insights into the University’s Strategic Plan (2024-2029) and an Overview of UG respectively, other facilitators were Prof. Raymond Atugugba, Dean, UG School of Law; Mr. Paul Effah, Higher Education Consultant and Mr. Benjamin Owusu Addo, Director of Finance.
Full List of Reconstituted Governing Council
The reconstituted Council includes a distinguished team of academics, professionals, and public servants, including Council Chair Madam Marietta Agyeiwaa Brew, Vice-Chancellor Prof. Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, Naa Dr. Alhassan Andani, Dr. Kwesi Amakye-Boateng, Ms. Precious Kyei Bonsu, Dr. Abdul Karim Hatsu, Ms. Doris Kisiwa Ansah, Prof. Nana Akua Anyidoho, and Mr. Michael Owusu Ansah.
Others are Mr. John Dadzie Mensah, Prof. Folassade Tolulope, Rev. Fr. Stephen Owusu Sekyere, Mr. George Agyekum Donkor, Ms. Tina Sackeyfio, Major Daniel Ablorh-Quarcoo (Rtd), Mrs. Yvette Adounvo Atekpe, Dr. Inusah Abdul-Nasiru, Mr. Maradona Adjei Yeboah, Mr. Bright Amansiah, and Mr. Benjamin Nkumsah.
