Bagbin Celebrates UG VC on Election as Association of Commonwealth Universities Council Chair
The Speaker of Parliament, Rt Hon Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has celebrated the Vice Chancellor of the University of Ghana, Prof. Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, on her election to Chair the Council of the Association of Commonwealth Universities.
According to him, her “stellar” leadership in higher education governance merited her election.
“Your assumption of this high office bears testimony to your stellar leadership in higher education governance, and your enviable international credentials as a celebrated academic with more than two decades of experience,” the Speaker indicated in a letter to the Vice Chancellor.
According to the Speaker, Prof. Ampofo’s chairing of the Council, which followed her August 2024 induction among eight others to serve as a Governing Council member of the Association, testifies to the VC’s global recognition, proven leadership, and extensive experience.
Bagbin affirmed that the Parliament of Ghana takes pride in her elevation to the high office. He also expressed his confidence in her ability to steer affairs of the Association of Commonwealth Universities Council towards attaining its avowed aim of ensuring that higher education becomes a powerful focus for sustainable development and societal transformation.
The Speaker expressed absolute confidence in Prof. Amfo’s ability to excel as Chairperson of the Council, and expressed his solidarity and the support of Parliament to ensure the success of her tenure.
Story by Hajara Fuseini
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