Otumfuo Osei Tutu II accepts invitation to UPSA’s 60th anniversary events
The leadership of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), has paid a courtesy call on the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, as part of activities marking the University’s 60th anniversary celebrations.
The visit, which took place at the Manhyia Palace on Friday, January 30, 2026, also served as an opportunity for the University to formally invite the Asantehene, a distinguished alumnus of the institution, to participate in a Ghana Business Leaders’ Conclave scheduled for May.
The conclave forms a central feature of UPSA’s year-long Diamond Jubilee programme and is expected to focus on ethical leadership, governance and national development.
The high-powered delegation was led by the Chairman of the University Council, Dr Harry L. K. Agbanu, and included the Vice-Chancellor, Professor John Kwaku Mensah Mawutor; the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Professor Emmanuel Selasi Asamoah; and the Registrar, Mrs Lorraine B. Gyan. Other members were the Director of Public Affairs, Ms Aba Lokko; the Director of Finance, Mr Nicholas Adjei; the President of the Global Alumni Association, Mr Francis Dadzie; and Hon. Kan-Dapaah, an alumnus of the University.
Addressing the Asantehene on behalf of the University’s Management, Professor Mawutor expressed the institution’s appreciation for Otumfuo Osei Tutu II’s contribution to education in Ghana and beyond. He paid tribute to the Asantehene’s role in the establishment of the Otumfuo Centre for Traditional Leadership, describing it as a lasting legacy that connects academic inquiry with traditional systems of governance. He also acknowledged the guidance and moral support the University has received from the Asantehene at key stages of its development.
In his response, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II welcomed the delegation and commended the Governing Council and Management for what he described as strong leadership and strategic direction. He reflected on the transformation of the institution from the Institute of Professional Studies into a public university with growing national and international standing, noting that the progress achieved was a source of pride.
The Asantehene reaffirmed his personal commitment to UPSA and pledged his continued support for the Otumfuo Centre for Traditional Leadership. He also accepted the invitation to be part of the University’s 60th anniversary celebrations.
The visit highlighted the longstanding relationship between UPSA and one of its most prominent alumni, while reinforcing the University’s commitment to drawing inspiration from exemplary leadership in advancing its mission of professionalism and academic excellence.
