Prof. Kwadwo Adinkrah-Appiah has formally assumed office as Chairman of the Vice-Chancellors of Technical Universities of Ghana (VCTU-G) at the 25th Regular Meeting of the Association, held on 18 November 2025 and hosted by Kumasi Technical University.
The assumption of office took place during a handover ceremony that marked the transition of leadership from the outgoing Chairman, Rev. Prof. Eshun, to the new Chairman. The meeting brought together Vice-Chancellors, the Executive Secretary, Registrars, Directors of Finance, and other key stakeholders of the Association.
In his handing-over remarks, Rev. Prof. Eshun expressed deep gratitude and appreciation to his colleague Vice-Chancellors, the Executive Secretary, as well as Registrars and Directors of Finance for their support, constructive counsel, and collaborative spirit throughout his tenure from October 2024 to November 2025. He acknowledged the collective efforts of members in advancing the work of the Association.
Rev. Prof. Eshun also paid tribute to his predecessor, Prof. Sir Elias N. K. Sowley, for laying a solid foundation for the office. He highlighted key achievements recorded during his tenure, including strengthened regulatory engagement with the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) and the Ministry of Education, progress on the VCTU-G Strategic Plan (2026–2030), which is about 70 per cent complete, and the development of the VCTU-G website to improve communication, visibility, and institutional memory.
He called on members to extend their continued support to the new Chairman to ensure collective success and sustained progress for the Association.
In his acceptance remarks, Prof. Adinkrah-Appiah thanked the outgoing Chairman for his selfless leadership and dedication to the growth of VCTU-G. He appealed for the continued support of his colleague Vice-Chancellors, the Committee of Registrars and Directors of Finance, and the Secretariat, noting that while significant progress has been made, much more remains to be done. He emphasised the importance of collaboration and expressed his commitment to hard work, grantsmanship, and positive contributions towards strengthening the Association.
Members present at the meeting welcomed the new Chairman and shared their reactions. Dr. Christopher Amehoe, Head of the Committee of Registrars and Directors of Finance and Registrar of Ho Technical University (HTU), thanked the VCTU-G leadership for formally recognising and integrating the Committee into the Association’s meetings. He commended the strong alliance built at both individual and institutional levels and expressed confidence that the new Chairman would continue the inclusive leadership approach of his predecessor.
Mr. Ebenezer Kofi Boakye, Registrar of Kumasi Technical University (KsTU), also praised the outgoing Chairman for his experience and exemplary leadership. He expressed confidence in the assertiveness and vision of Prof. Adinkrah-Appiah, noting that he was well positioned to lead the Association to greater heights.
Adding to the discussion, Prof. Kwaku A. Ayim Boakye, Vice-Chancellor of Cape Coast Technical University (CCTU), called for enhanced publicity for VCTU-G through video productions, print media, and social media platforms. He stressed that increased visibility would help consolidate the position of Technical Universities and safeguard their relevance within Ghana’s tertiary education landscape.
The meeting concluded with a renewed commitment by members to work in unity and shared purpose under the leadership of Prof. Kwadwo Adinkrah-Appiah to advance the mandate and development of Technical Universities in Ghana.