The Governing Council of the University of Ghana (UG) has announced the promotion of Daniel K. Dzidzienyo, Acting Director of the West Africa Centre for Crop Improvement (WACCI), UG, to the rank of Associate Professor in Plant Biotechnology.

Prof Dzidzienyo, in a message said: “I am delighted to share that I have been promoted to the rank of Associate Professor at the University of Ghana.”

“I am profoundly grateful to God Almighty for His unfailing grace; to my mentors (with special mention to Prof Eric Danquah, the Grand Mentor) for their guidance; to my colleagues and students for their collaboration and inspiration; and to my family—especially my wife, Adadevoh Setornam, our kids, and my friends—for their unwavering support.”

He noted that the milestone reminded him that the journey of academic and research excellence was never walked alone.

“I look forward to continuing to contribute to knowledge, innovation, and capacity building in Plant Biotechnology for Ghana, Africa, and beyond,” Prof Dzidzienyo said.

“To my students and younger colleagues: keep pushing, stay focused—your time will surely come!”