UG Vice-Chancellor Prof. Nana Aba Appiah Amfo Elected Chair of Association of Commonwealth Universities Council

Ferdinand | EducationGhana | January 08 | UG Vice-Chancellor Prof. Nana Aba Appiah Amfo Elected Chair of Association of Commonwealth Universities Council

Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana, Prof. Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, has been elected Chair of the Council of the Association of Commonwealth Universities, assuming the role from January 1, 2026.

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The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana, Professor Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, has been elected Chair of the Council of the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) for an initial two-year term, effective January 1, 2026.The announcement was made in an official release issued by the Association’s head office in London on January 8, 2026, marking a significant milestone for Ghanaian higher education leadership on the global stage.

A Major Milestone for Ghana’s Higher Education Sector

Professor Amfo’s election places her at the helm of one of the world’s most influential university networks, which represents over 500 universities across more than 50 Commonwealth countries.As Chair of Council, she will also serve as Chair of the Executive Committee of Council, providing strategic oversight and leadership to the Association’s governance structures.The role positions her to shape policy discussions, strengthen collaboration among member universities, and advance the ACU’s mission of promoting excellence, equity, and innovation in higher education across the Commonwealth. 

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Responsibilities in the New Role

In her capacity as Chair, Prof. Amfo is expected to:

• Provide strategic leadership to the ACU Council
• Guide governance and policy direction of the Association
• Strengthen partnerships among Commonwealth universities
• Champion higher education development, research collaboration, and academic mobility

Her leadership comes at a time when universities across the Commonwealth are navigating funding pressures, digital transformation, research relevance, and global competitiveness.

Profile of Prof. Nana Aba Appiah Amfo

Professor Amfo is a distinguished academic and administrator with an extensive background in linguistics, higher education leadership, and academic governance. She assumed office as Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana in 2021, becoming the first woman to hold the position substantively.Her tenure at the University of Ghana has focused on academic excellence, research expansion, institutional reforms, and global engagement.

Implications for Ghana and Africa

Education analysts say Prof. Amfo’s election enhances Ghana’s visibility within global higher education governance and reflects growing confidence in African academic leadership.Her role is also expected to strengthen opportunities for Ghanaian and African universities within the Commonwealth network, particularly in research collaboration, staff development, and student exchange.

With her new appointment, Prof. Amfo joins a select group of global academic leaders shaping the future of higher education within the Commonwealth. Her two-year term is expected to reinforce inclusive governance, strategic innovation, and stronger institutional partnerships across member universities.

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