The University of Mines and Technology (UMaT), Tarkwa in the Tarkwa-Nsuaem Municipal Assembly of the Western Region has inducted Professor Richard Kwasi Amankwah as the new Vice-Chancellor (VC).
Prof Amankwah who was the Dean of the Integrated Management Science (FIMS) took over from Prof Jerry Samuel Yao Kuma as the third Vice Chancellor for the University.
Speaking at the Congregation, he mentioned his vision for the University as deepening scholarship, innovation and entrepreneurship to drive sustainable industrial development in Ghana and beyond.
He explained that the vision was carved out of the SPLAN2K24 and would be achieved through seven strategic themes such as improved infrastructure development/ICT, enhance human resource development, and enrich governance system and leadership.
Intensified financial resources mobilization and management, improved internationalization and visibility, enhanced students experience and development, and relationship building.
He assured the University community of his commitment to provide strategic leadership and guidance to management, staff and students to ensure that UMaT maintained its academic excellence and contributed towards national development and called on them to join hands in pursuing the agenda with enthusiasm.
Prof Amankwah therefore expressed his sincere appreciation to the Council of UMaT for giving him the opportunity to lead the University for the next four years.
He reiterated the University’s vision which is to become a centre of excellence in Ghana and Africa for the training of world-class professionals in the field of mining, petroleum, technology, and related disciplines.
The VC contended that the University over the years has trained many such world class professionals, and both academia and industry, a confirmation that their products were unique.
Mr Yaw Osafo Marfo, Senior Minister who represented the President and the immediate past Vice-Chancellor, Prof Jerry Samuel Yao Kuma wished the new Vice Chancellor well and encouraged him to be committed to his vision for the University.
He entreated the University community to give the new Vice-Chancellor the needed support to lead the University towards attaining greater heights.
Present at the induction ceremony which was chaired by Dr. Steven Yirenkyi, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Hilda Hotels were Ministers of State, religious and traditional leaders, members of the University community and parents.
Story: Seth Ameyaw Danquah
