KNUST Alumni Must Invest In University’s Future – Otumfuo
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has urged alumni of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) to use their expertise, professional networks and resources to support the university’s development.
He said alumni has an important role to play in helping the university achieve its ambition of becoming a globally eminent institution, adding that their contributions should go beyond individual achievements to serve a common institutional purpose.
Speaking at the 14th Global Biennial Congress and Alumni Homecoming in Kumasi on Friday, October 23, 2026, Otumfuo said alumni could support the university by connecting students and researchers to industry, building international research partnerships and mentoring young entrepreneurs.
“You do not have to be wealthy to make a difference. You do not have to occupy a powerful position to be useful. What matters is the willingness to contribute,” he said.
The Asantehene noted that alumni across the world occupy influential positions in business, academia and public service, giving them opportunities to help create jobs, support innovation and open doors for the university.
He urged them to mobilise their knowledge, influence, relationships and resources towards advancing KNUST rather than focusing solely on their personal and professional successes.
“What would it mean if the knowledge, influence, relationships, and resources of our alumni were deliberately mobilized towards a common, institutional purpose?” he asked.
Otumfuo stressed the need for a stronger and more organised relationship between the university and its alumni, saying contributions should be guided by clear structures and measurable outcomes.
He said alumni should be informed about where their expertise was needed, how their contributions were being used and the results being achieved.
The Asantehene further called on corporate organisations, development partners, philanthropists and other supporters of higher education to work with KNUST in advancing research, developing talent and addressing real-world challenges.
He said stronger partnerships between the university and industry would benefit both sides, as businesses needed capable graduates and practical innovation, while universities needed opportunities to apply knowledge and respond to societal needs.
Otumfuo also emphasised the importance of collective responsibility in advancing the university.
“Every one of us has something to contribute. And when these contributions are united by common purposes, the political impact can be extraordinary” he said.
He urged alumni to use their relationships and influence to help establish partnerships that would support KNUST’s development.
The 14th Global Biennial Congress and Alumni Homecoming brought together KNUST alumni to reconnect with the university, strengthen professional networks and contribute to its advancement. A highlight of the event was the presentation of full scholarships to nine students under the KNUST Alumni Scholarship Scheme.
Story by: Nafisa Ibrahim
