The Vice-Chancellors of Technical Universities of Ghana (VCTU-G) have successfully completed the implementation of the Senior Administrative and Professional Capacity-Building Programme (SAPCABP) across selected Zone 1 Technical Universities. The programme is a key component of the VCTU-G Strategic Plan 2026–2030, in which Capacity-Building Programmes across Technical Universities constitute one of the core pillars aimed at developing institutional leadership, promoting good governance, and enhancing operational effectiveness across member universities. The programme also forms part of a broader sector-wide initiative designed to equip senior administrative and professional staff with the competencies required to support the evolving mandates of Technical Universities in Ghana.
Training topics included basic and advanced administrative write-ups, continuous professional development and capacity building, university governance and operations, and the Public Financial Management Act (PFMA) and its implications for institutional management and accountability.
The programme benefited from the expertise of a distinguished team of resource persons comprising Dr. Moses Maclean Abnory (Ph.D Mult.), Chairman of the Committee of Registrars and Directors of Finance (CRDF) of the VCTU-G, Dr. Christopher Kwasi Amehoe, a former Registrar of Ho Technical University and Immediate-Past Chairman of CRDF, Mr. Joseph Mensah Oti-Asirifi, Executive Secretary of the VCTU-G, and Alhaji Alhassan Abdul Razak, Director of Finance of Tamale Technical University.
Tamale Technical University
The programme commenced at Tamale Technical University, where forty-nine senior administrative and professional staff participated in the training sessions. In his opening address, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Bashiru Imoro Ibn Saeed, highlighted the importance of developing the capacity of senior administrative and professional staff to complement academic leadership and enhance institutional operational efficiency. He emphasized that continuous investment in administrative training is essential for improving coordination, strengthening governance systems, and supporting the strategic transformation agenda of Technical Universities in Ghana. Present at the session was the Registrar, Alhaji Yakubu Iddrisu as well as other management staff of the University.
After the workshop, Dr. Christopher Kwasi Amehoe expressed his appreciation to Tamale Technical University for hosting the inaugural session and commended participants for their active engagement and responsiveness. He highlighted that the enthusiasm and commitment displayed by the staff of TaTU reflected their dedication to improving administrative systems. Similarly, Dr. Moses Maclean Abnory praised the collaborative spirit of the university leadership and noted that the discussions during the session had set a strong foundation for replicating best practices in other institutions.
Bolgatanga Technical University
The second phase of the programme was hosted by Bolgatanga Technical University and brought together forty-eight senior administrative and professional staff. The Acting Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Peter Osei Boamah, praised participants for their commitment and active engagement throughout the training and expressed confidence that the knowledge gained would enhance the operational excellence of the University. The Registrar, Mr. Richard Atia, and Acting Director of Finance, Mr. Solomon Awariya, were present to support the sessions and ensure effective institutional participation.
In his closing remarks, Dr. Amehoe commended Bolgatanga Technical University for its robust participation and noted that the collaborative discussions during the workshop demonstrated a clear understanding of the value of administrative capacity in institutional governance. Dr. Abnory also highlighted the practical insights shared by the staff and emphasized the importance of translating the knowledge gained into institutional policies and improved operational systems.
Dr. Hilla Limann Technical University
The final session of the Zone 1 implementation series took the team to Dr. Hilla Limann Technical University, where thirty-five senior administrative and professional staff benefitted from the training. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Hamidatu Darimani, described the programme as highly impactful, noting that it served as a valuable reminder of the professional responsibilities associated with administrative leadership in Technical Universities. She encouraged the organisation of similar programmes on a quarterly or biannual basis to sustain institutional capacity development efforts. The Registrar, Mr. Vitus Songotuah, along with Mr. Musah Basig Diaboh and other senior members of the university management team, actively participated in facilitating and supporting the sessions.
Dr. Amehoe lauded DHLTU for its commitment to continuous staff development and praised the high level of interaction and professionalism displayed by the participants. Dr. Abnory further emphasized that the strong engagement of DHLTU staff reinforced the role of senior administrators as critical partners in institutional governance and operational effectiveness.
The successful implementation of the Senior Administrative and Professional Capacity-Building Programme across the three Zone 1 Technical Universities underscores the commitment of the Vice-Chancellors of Technical Universities of Ghana to strengthening administrative systems, promoting accountability, and enhancing institutional effectiveness. As a pillar of the VCTU-G Strategic Plan 2026–2030, such programmes ensure broader staff participation, improved contextual relevance of training discussions, and the development of administrative professionals as key partners in advancing governance excellence and supporting the continued growth of Technical Universities in Ghana.
