The former Executive Director of the Centre for National Distance Learning and Open Schooling (CENDLOS), Nana Gyamfi Adwabour, has held discussions with the KNUST E-Learning Centre on possible collaboration in advancing digital learning initiatives in Ghana and across Africa.
Nana Adwabour, who now works on digital education projects in several African countries, paid a courtesy call on the Director of the KNUST E-Learning Centre, Professor Emmanuel Kofi Akowuah, and the Senior Assistant Registrar, Abigail Dzama Anderson, for an informal engagement on future cooperation.
He said the visit formed part of broader efforts to reconnect with institutions actively involved in technology-supported education on the continent.
“I am visiting institutions across Africa to look at what they are doing in digital learning and where I can support them. KNUST has the capacity to be a major reference point, and it should be visible when people talk about online learning on the continent,” Nana Adwabour said.
He noted Ghana’s growing reputation in digital education and said the KNUST E-Learning Centre could play a stronger role in regional and continental partnerships.
“We have networks with organisations such as UNICEF and UNESCO. With the right projects, we can bring partners here. Many countries are looking for support in assessment models, content development and policy advice,” he added.
Responding, Prof. Akowuah described the visit as an opportunity to explore international collaborations and scale up technology-driven initiatives.
“We want to build a system that is ready for global engagement. Our goal is to become a strong hub for digital learning, and partnerships will help us get there,” he said.
Prof. Akowuah said the Centre had already developed systems for online instruction, digital assessment, media production and immersive learning, and was positioning these for wider application.
“We want to develop solutions that can serve both the University and external partners. There are countries and institutions looking for expertise in online assessments, digital content and flexible learning models. These are areas we can support,” he said.
He added that the Centre was exploring opportunities to generate funding through consultancy and training services.
“We are building capacity so that we can take on more external projects. Our aim is to be financially strong and technologically competitive,” Prof. Akowuah said.
Nana Adwabour said he was prepared to support the Centre through his professional networks and experience.
“I have seen the systems here, and they are strong. With the right visibility and partnerships, the Centre can position itself as a leading hub for e-learning in West Africa,” he said.
The two sides agreed to continue discussions on potential areas of collaboration, including digital assessment solutions, training partnerships and opportunities to enhance international visibility.
