A new Governing Council has been inaugurated for the University of Professional Studies, Accra. Council Members were sworn into office at a short ceremony presided over by the Minister of Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, on Monday, April 28, 2025.
The 16-member Council, is chaired by Dr. Harry Lawson Kwaku Agbanu.
In his address, the Education Minister congratulated the members on their appointment and stressed his commitment to refrain from interfering in the university’s internal affairs.
Hon. Iddrisu urged the new Council to prioritise entrepreneurship training for graduates as a strategic response to unemployment in Ghana.
“I encourage you, Chairman of Council, and Vice-Chancellor Prof. Mawutor, that entrepreneurship training and education must be your new primary focus,” he said. “Train a new generation of Ghanaians who are not trained for the world of work but can initiate and create their own jobs.”
Hon. Iddrisu further called for a strong, collaborative relationship between the Council and the university’s management to elevate UPSA’s reputation.
“I am looking forward to a cordial working relationship between the Council Chairman, the Vice-Chancellor, and other principal officers of the University to reposition UPSA as an institution of excellence and impact,” he added.
In his remarks, Dr. Agbanu highlighted UPSA’s impressive journey from modest beginnings to becoming a leading institution of higher learning.
He assured that, under his leadership, the Council would work diligently to address challenges and drive further progress.
“We are committed to working together to take UPSA to the next level. As Chairman of Council, I pledge our best efforts and thank the President for the opportunity to serve,” Dr Agbanu.
Members of the newly inaugurated Council are:
• Dr. Harry Lawson Kwaku Agbanu – Chairperson
• Prof. John Kwaku Mensah Mawutor – Vice-Chancellor
• Prof. Frank Sena Arku – President’s Nominee
• Prof. Benedicta Yayra Fosu-Mensah – President’s Nominee
• Dr. Mohammed Sadat – UTAG Representative
• Mr. William Kuusori – Convocation Representative
• Mr. Paul Kwasi Agyemang – Rep., Professional Bodies of Accountants
• Mr. Michael Kabutey Caesar – Rep., Ghana Chamber of Commerce
• Dr. Abdulai Munkaila – Alumni Representative
• Mr. Obimpeh Nartey Winfred – GRASAG Representative
• Mr. Peter Ataburo Abu – TEWU Representative
• Mr. David Odjidja – Representative, CHASS
• Mrs. Sandra Otenewaa Amoah – Representative, GTEC
• Mr. John Armah – SRC Representative
