The KAAF University has inaugurated a 14-member governing council under the chairmanship of Prof K.B Omane Antwi, to steer the affairs of the institution for the next four years.
The council’s mandate, among other things, includes ensuring the delivery of high teaching and learning standards, recruitment of qualified lecturers, adherence to strategic plans and budgets by management, and the enhancement of the student experience.
Speaker of Parliament Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, in a speech read on his behalf, urged the council to guide the institution to remain true to its mission and vision while navigating the ever-changing landscape of academia amid global challenges.
“Today, we welcome a new cohort of leaders, visionaries, strategists, as well as ambassadors who will take on the solemn responsibility of guiding KAAF University to celestial heights,” he
Speaker Bagbin highlighted five key values for the council to adhere, including embracing the vision and becoming deeply familiar with the institution’s mission, vision, and strategic objectives; promoting excellence and innovation, championing inclusivity and diversity by advocating policies and practices that make all stakeholders feel valued and empowered.
The rest are upholding transparency and accountability; and engaging stakeholders by building strong bridges with students, management, alumni, industry partners, and the wider community.
“These relationships are essential for the relevance and sustainability of the university’s endeavours,” he stated.
Speaker Bagbin challenged the newly sworn-in council to change the narrative from excellence of students in exams to excellence in life, values, and morals.

“Our universities must seek knowledge for the sake of truth, pursue truth for the sake of wisdom, and attain wisdom for the sake of humanity. Otherwise, we risk producing intellectual fraudsters, academic armed robbers, and professional thieves.”
Prof Omane Antwi, said the council was committed to focusing on a vision driven by research.
Prof Omane Antwi, now serving his third term as council’s chair, said the previous councils had worked toward achieving the vision of obtaining a charter for the university, and the fifth council aspires to build on those achievements.
According to him, there were many challenges in the country that needed solutions and therefore they would focus on research.
He cited the recent outbreak of Mpox as a health challenge where research could play a key role.
“Look at the Mpox situation now. We are supposed to know how to solve it. vaccine have already been developed, but how do we ensure that our people become free from Mpox? So, these are some of the things that we will be doing in this fifth term,” Prof Antwi said.
He urged the government to support private universities with tax incentives and scholarships for lecturers.
Mr Michael Aidoo, the Chancellor and Founder, noted that the institution had risen from a modest beginning and steadily grown into a reputable establishment due to its commitment to quality, relevance, and innovation.
He said the achievements remained a cornerstone in the institution’s history and expressed the hope that the fifth Council would build on that legacy and surpass the previous milestones.
According to him, the institution’s vision was to be globally recognised for preparing students to excel in STEM and arts fields of study and research, equipping them to succeed as leaders and innovators in 21st-century careers.
Its mission is to create an environment that supports and promotes entrepreneurial and professional training in applied and social sciences, engineering, and technology.
“I charge this Council to govern with foresight, transparency, and courage, ensuring that academic quality, institutional sustainability, and student success remain at the heart of every decision the council takes.”
The institution in addition unveiled a new block and a statue named after Mr Martin Mensa, first chairman of the governing council of the university.