The University of Ghana Council has appointed Prof. Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, as acting Vice-Chancellor.
Her appointment takes effect from August 1, 2021. A statement signed by the Registrar, Mercy HaizelAshiasaid Prof Amfo will act until the University Council appoints a substantive Vice Chancellor.
The 49-year-old Professor, will not only be the first woman, but the youngest to serve in the position at the premier University if she is confirmed as substantive Vice-Chancellor by the Council.
She will act in the position after the tenure of the current Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ebenezer Oduro Owusu, ends on the 31st of this month.
The newly appointed Acting-Vice-Chancellor is a Professor in Linguistics and was appointed Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Academic and Students Affairs on November 1, 2019.
