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UPSA Trains and Graduates 35 Traditional Leaders in Governance and Community Development

18th December 2025

Ferdinand | EducationGhana | December 18 | UPSA Trains and Graduates 35 Traditional Leaders in Governance and Community Development

UPSA has graduated 35 chiefs, queen mothers, and traditional administrators after a five-day intensive leadership and governance training programme aimed at strengthening community development and traditional authority in Ghana.

UPSA Strengthens Traditional Leadership Capacity

The University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) has graduated 35 traditional leaders under its Otumfuo Centre for Traditional Leadership (OCTL) following a five-day intensive leadership and governance training programme.The graduation ceremony took place on Wednesday, 11 December 2024, at the West Wing of the Kofi Ohene-Konadu Auditorium, marking another milestone in UPSA’s efforts to enhance the role of traditional authorities in Ghana’s governance and development landscape.

Chiefs and Queen Mothers Receive Specialized Training

The graduating cohort comprised chiefs, queen mothers, and traditional administrators drawn from various regions across the country. Participants underwent structured training in:

Leadership and management
Land administration
Conflict resolution and mediation
Negotiation for development
Records and institutional management

The programme was designed to equip traditional leaders with practical governance skills needed to address modern socio-economic and administrative challenges within their jurisdictions.

UPSA Reaffirms Commitment to Chieftaincy Institution

Speaking on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor, the Pro Vice-Chancellor congratulated the graduates and urged them to translate their newly acquired knowledge into tangible development outcomes in their communities.He reaffirmed UPSA’s institutional commitment to strengthening the chieftaincy system through innovative academic programmes, research, and strategic partnerships, including ongoing collaborations with international bodies such as UNFPA.According to him, effective traditional leadership remains critical to peacebuilding, land governance, and grassroots development in Ghana.

OCTL’s Growing National Impact

The Acting Director of the Otumfuo Centre for Traditional Leadership, Dr. Gerald Nyanyofio, disclosed that the Centre has now trained over 100 traditional leaders nationwide since its establishment.He emphasized that traditional authorities continue to play a pivotal role in democratic governance, conflict management, and socio-economic transformation, particularly at the community level.Dr. Nyanyofio noted that OCTL remains committed to expanding its reach and deepening its impact through tailored leadership programmes responsive to contemporary governance needs.

Graduates Pledge Service to Communities

Speaking on behalf of the graduating class, representatives expressed profound appreciation to UPSA and the OCTL for the opportunity. They pledged to apply the skills and knowledge acquired to promote unity, development, and accountable leadership within their traditional areas.

Bridging Tradition and Modern Governance

The training programme reflects UPSA’s broader vision of bridging traditional authority with modern governance frameworks, ensuring that Ghana’s chieftaincy institution remains relevant, responsive, and development-oriented in the 21st century.

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