NewzThe African University of Communications and Business (AUCB) has formally invested Mr Frank Adu Jnr as its first Chancellor, marking a significant milestone in the institution’s development and setting the stage for a new phase focused on innovation, industry collaboration and national development. The investiture, held on Friday, September 18, brought together representatives of the Ministry of Education, traditional authorities, university leaders, faculty, students, alumni and other stakeholders. Speaking on behalf of the Ga Mantse, Nii Tetteh Dza Nyomo II, Kwabenya-Musukoo Mantse, described the ceremony as more than a formal celebration, saying the office of Chancellor carried responsibilities for leadership, stewardship and the advancement of knowledge.
He called on AUCB to strengthen the relationship between education, industry, innovation and the wider community, while ensuring that its graduates were academically accomplished, ethically grounded and equipped to address emerging challenges. The traditional leader said universities also had a responsibility to preserve Ghana’s culture, values and history while preparing young people for a rapidly changing world shaped by technology, artificial intelligence, climate change, unemployment and inequality. He urged Mr Adu to work closely with the university council, management, faculty, students and alumni to build on the institution’s achievements and create a legacy of excellence and meaningful social impact.
Representing the Minister for Education, Dr Emmanuel Newman, Director of the Tertiary Education Division at the Ministry, congratulated Mr Adu and described the investiture as an important stage in AUCB’s institutional development. He said the appointment of a Chancellor was not merely honorary but required wisdom, counsel and the ability to serve as a link between the university and wider society. Dr Newman said Mr Adu’s experience in banking, business, corporate governance, education and community service would complement AUCB’s academic and administrative leadership.
He also encouraged the university to deepen its investment in artificial intelligence, data, entrepreneurship, research and innovation, while strengthening partnerships with industry and international institutions. According to him, the changing nature of work required universities to produce graduates who were adaptable, ethical, en… Newly invested Chancellor of the African University of Communications and Business (AUCB), Mr Frank Adu Jnr, has outlined a five-point vision for the university, focusing on digital transformation, industry collaboration, ethics, alumni development and financial sustainability.
Speaking on the sidelines of his investiture, Mr Adu said AUCB must adapt to a rapidly changing world driven by digital technology and artificial intelligence. “First is the realisation that we’re in a digital world, an AI-enabled world, and that’s where the investors should go,” he said, stressing the need for the university to embrace digital channels as part of its growth strategy. He also called for closer collaboration between the university and industry to ensure that graduates are equipped with practical skills and are prepared for the world of work.
“Second, we should involve industry in the business so that we basically create graduates who are ready for business,” he said. Mr Adu identified ethics and responsible journalism as another priority, expressing concern about what he described as unfortunate language and unsavoury behaviour in sections of the media, political communication and social commentary. He said AUCB should help promote stronger ethical standards, principles and responsible journalism.
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