A delegation from OmniBSIC Bank has paid a courtesy call on the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), Professor John Kwaku Mensah Mawutor, to explore strategic partnership opportunities.
The visit, which took place on Thursday, 7 May 2026, focused on potential areas of collaboration between UPSA and the Bank, particularly in student support, digital solutions, internships, faculty professional development and industry-linked learning opportunities.
The OmniBSIC Bank delegation was led by the Head of Partnerships, Mr Harry Oppong. He was accompanied by Mr Eric Elvis Ayivor and Ms Nana Esiaba Hagan.
The delegation was received by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor John Kwaku Mensah Mawutor, together with Professor Samuel Antwi and Dr Leticia Akyeampong, Acting Director of Administration.
During the meeting, discussions centred on possible internship placements, staff capacity-building programmes, and industry collaboration initiatives designed to expose students to practical experience and contemporary professional skills. The parties also explored avenues for strengthening graduate employability through closer engagement between the University and the financial services sector.
The Bank further highlighted opportunities within its international partnership network, indicating that such platforms could offer UPSA students additional educational and professional exposure, subject to further institutional engagement.
Professor Mawutor welcomed the discussions and underscored the importance of innovation, applied research and technology-driven solutions in modern higher education. He noted that universities must continue to produce solution-oriented graduates capable of responding effectively to the changing demands of industry and society.
The Vice-Chancellor further emphasised the need for deeper collaboration between academia and industry to promote practical learning, entrepreneurship, and graduate employability. He said UPSA remains committed to supporting innovation and student-led projects that provide practical solutions to business and societal challenges.
Both parties expressed optimism about the prospects of collaboration and reaffirmed their commitment to exploring initiatives that will create value for students, strengthen institutional capacity and contribute to national development.
The visit formed part of OmniBSIC Bank’s broader engagement with institutions to build strategic partnerships that support education, innovation and youth development.
