University of Ghana
The University of Ghana (UG), located in Legon just northeast of Accra, is Ghana’s oldest and largest public university. Established in 1948, UG is center of academic excellence and research on the African continent. With a student population of over 60,000 across its main campus and satellite campuses, UG offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs that span the humanities, sciences and social sciences.
The university is organized into four colleges - the College of Basic and Applied Sciences, the College of Health Sciences, the College of Education, and the College of Humanities. It is also home to renowned institutes and research centers such as the Institute of African Studies, the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, and the West Africa Centre for Crop Improvement. The Balme Library, one of the largest academic libraries in West Africa, serves as a major intellectual hub for students and researchers.
UG is committed to academic excellence, leadership development, and global relevance. Through strategic partnerships, community engagement, and cutting-edge research, the university continues to make significant contributions to Ghana’s development and to global scholarship. It has produced generations of influential leaders in government, academia, business, and civil society, and remains a key institution shaping the future of higher education on the African continent.
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Meet the Team
Prof. Richmond Aryeetey
Program Lead
Nkabom Collaborative, University of Ghana
raryeetey [at] ug.edu.gh (raryeetey[at]ug[dot]edu[dot]gh)
+233 261 128 506
Dr. Hayford Ayerakwa
Education Pillar Lead, University of Ghana
hayerakwa [at] ug.edu.gh (hayerakwa[at]ug[dot]edu[dot]gh)
+233 243 135 822
Dr. Fidelia Dake
Access and Success Pillar Lead, University of Ghana
fadake [at] ug.edu.gh (fadake[at]ug[dot]edu[dot]gh)
+233 244 982 194
Prof. George Acheampong
Entrepreneurship Pillar Lead, University of Ghana
geoacheampong [at] ug.edu.gh (geoacheampong[at]ug[dot]edu[dot]gh)
+233 208 776 486
Mr. Boateng Bannerman
M & E Lead, University of Ghana
bbannerman [at] ug.edu.gh (bbannerman[at]ug[dot]edu[dot]gh)
+233 244 238 110
Mr. Harrison Oyie
Finance Lead, University of Ghana
hoyie [at] ug.edu.gh (hoyie[at]ug[dot]edu[dot]gh)
+233 244 227 383
Prof. Abena Yeboah-Banin
Communications Lead, University of Ghana
ayeboah-banin [at] ug.edu.gh (ayeboah-banin[at]ug[dot]edu[dot]gh)
+233 244 528 086
Ms. Gloria Addae
Collaborative Admin Manager, University of Ghana
gaddae [at] ug.edu.gh (gaddae[at]ug[dot]edu[dot]gh)
+233540816571
In the News
Stakeholder Engagement Meeting to Develop a PhD Curriculum in Sustainable Agri-Food Systems
University of Ghana’s Nkabom Collaborative convenes experts to co-create a practical, interdisciplinary PhD curriculum in Sustainable Agri-Food Systems, aiming to equip youth with hands-on skills for climate-smart agriculture and food systems transformation.
Co-Creating the Future: UG Nkabom Engages Students In Agri-Food Curriculum Design
University of Ghana’s UG Nkabom engages youth entrepreneurs to co-design experiential short courses in agribusiness, ensuring training aligns with real market needs while equipping young startups with practical, in-demand skills to thrive in Ghana’s agri-food sector.
UG Nkabom Hosts Counselling Training To Deepen Student Support
UG Nkabom Collaborative Kickstarts Entrepreneurship Bootcamp And Community Network Roadshow
UG Nkabom kicks off a bold initiative to incubate 3,000 youth-led agribusinesses, launching its first entrepreneurship bootcamp to equip young Ghanaians with skills, mentorship, and industry connections to transform the country’s agri-food systems.
