The Chairman of the Governing Council of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), Akyamfour Asafo Boakye Agyemang-Bonsu, has urged the University's Vice-Chancellor, Professor Christian Agyare, to position KNUST as a strategic partner in national development by translating government policies into practical, research-driven solutions that address Ghana's socio-economic challenges.
He made the call when Professor Agyare, accompanied by members of the University Management, paid a courtesy call on him at the Asafo Palace on Friday, Aug. 7, 2026. The visit was to express appreciation for his participation in the Vice-Chancellor's investiture ceremony and to acknowledge his continued commitment to the governance and development of KNUST.
Professor Agyare thanked the Council Chairman for his support and for attending the investiture ceremony. He also sought his continued guidance and counsel as he begins his tenure as the University's 13th Vice-Chancellor.
Congratulating Professor Agyare on his appointment, Akyamfour Asafo Boakye Agyemang-Bonsu assured him of the Governing Council's full support and said advancing KNUST requires collective effort and shared responsibility.
He said the University possesses the intellectual capacity, technical expertise and human resources needed to drive national transformation and urged the Vice-Chancellor to harness those strengths in support of Ghana's development agenda.
"KNUST has the expertise and capacity to make a meaningful contribution to national development. Our responsibility is to translate government policies into practical, evidence-based solutions that improve lives and advance the nation's progress," he said.
The Council Chairman encouraged the University to develop policy papers demonstrating how KNUST can contribute to key national initiatives, including the government's 24-hour economy policy.
"As a Science and Technology University, we must look beyond theory and provide workable solutions. We should develop policy proposals that clearly demonstrate how national policies, such as the 24-hour economy, can be implemented and the specific role KNUST can play in their success," he stated.
He also stressed the importance of preserving the University's institutional memory through the systematic documentation and archiving of its activities, research outputs and major milestones.
According to him, effective documentation strengthens research, supports evidence-based decision-making and preserves the University's legacy for future generations.
"The records we keep today become the foundation upon which future generations build. We must continue to document our work, archive our institutional experiences, and convert our audiovisual records into accessible knowledge resources," he said.
The Council Chairman also commended Professor Agyare for promoting improved documentation and transcription of University activities, describing the initiative as essential to strengthening KNUST's knowledge management systems.
The Vice-Chancellor was accompanied by the Registrar, Mr Benjamin Boampong Owusu; the Finance Officer, Dr Charles Nsiah; the University Relations Officer, Dr Daniel Norris Bekoe; and Rev. Elvis Twum-Barimah, Assistant Registrar in the Office of the Registrar.
Photos: Emmanuel Offei
