The Management of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), led by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor John Kwaku Mensah Mawutor, has paid a courtesy call on the new Managing Director of Access Bank Ghana, Ms Pearl Nkrumah.
The visit, which took place on Monday, 1 June 2026, was to congratulate Ms Nkrumah on her appointment and reaffirm the long-standing relationship between the University and the Bank.
Professor Mawutor commended Access Bank Ghana for its continued support to UPSA over the years. He said the partnership between UPSA and Access Bank had been built on trust, institutional respect and a shared commitment to development.
He therefore expressed the University’s readiness to explore new areas of collaboration that would support UPSA’s current growth agenda and long-term strategic direction.
The Vice-Chancellor disclosed that the University had acquired a parcel of land outside Accra for the development of a new campus to accommodate its growing student population and expand access to quality higher education. He invited Access Bank to consider partnering UPSA in financing the transformative project.
Professor Mawutor also shared highlights of his broader vision for the University, which includes initiatives aimed at strengthening student development, entrepreneurship, innovation and employability.
Among the key initiatives is the proposed UPSA Student Laptop Assembly Project, designed to equip students with essential digital tools while creating opportunities for practical learning, innovation and enterprise development.
He explained that the University was determined to move student innovation beyond academic assessment by supporting students to refine, commercialise and present viable ideas to industry partners, investors and businesses for possible adoption.
Welcoming the UPSA delegation, Ms Nkrumah expressed appreciation for the visit and thanked the University for its continued confidence in Access Bank Ghana.
She reaffirmed the Bank’s commitment to deepening its relationship with UPSA and supporting initiatives that create value for the University community.
She indicated that Access Bank’s interest in UPSA extends beyond infrastructure financing to the provision of tailored financial solutions for staff and students. These, she noted, could include vehicle financing, mortgage facilities, entrepreneurial mentoring, and funding opportunities for student-led innovations and start-up ventures.
Ms Nkrumah further assured the University of the Bank’s readiness to increase its visibility and engagement on campus through initiatives that align with UPSA’s mission of developing future leaders, professionals and entrepreneurs.
The meeting ended with both institutions reaffirming their commitment to strengthening their strategic partnership and working together to create sustainable opportunities for students, staff and the wider community.
