The Indian High Commissioner to Ghana, His Excellency Mr Manish Gupta, together with his wife, Mrs. Nimeesha Gupta, paid a courtesy call on the Management of the University on Wednesday, 23rd July 2025. The delegation was received by the Pro Vice Chancellor, Professor Grace Ofori Sarpong-Akuffo on behalf of the Vice Chancellor.
In his remarks, Mr Gupta emphasised the Government of India’s commitment to strengthening educational partnerships across Ghana. He noted that the Indian Government, through its vibrant community in Ghana, has already established collaborations with institutions such as the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) and the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). He further indicated that India is seeking to broaden these partnerships to include other Ghanaian universities as part of its expanding global educational outreach.
Highlighting India’s areas of focus, the High Commissioner explained that the Indian Government offers scholarships to Ghanaian students and supports initiatives to boost private sector investment in the country. He disclosed that Indian private sector investment in Ghana has already exceeded USD 2 billion, underscoring India’s long-term commitment to Ghana’s socio-economic development.
Mr Gupta also identified renewable energy, particularly solar energy, as a priority area for collaboration. He underscored India’s global leadership in solar technology and revealed that the Indian High Commission will be facilitating the upcoming International Solar Alliance Conference in Accra. He extended an open invitation to the University to participate in the conference, noting that such engagements provide opportunities for knowledge exchange and innovation.
Professor Ofori Sarpong-Akuffo expressed appreciation to the High Commissioner and his delegation for the visit. She shared a brief overview of the University’s history, academic programmes, and research capacity, highlighting the institution’s contributions to engineering, innovation, and allied disciplines. She further drew attention to the Department of Renewable Energy, which had some challenges with solar infrastructure and resources, and appealed for possible support from the Indian High Commission.
The Pro Vice Chancellor also underscored the creativity of the University’s student body, noting that many innovative projects have the potential to thrive through partnerships and resource interventions facilitated by the Commission.
Both parties expressed optimism that the discussions will translate into concrete partnerships that will enhance the University’s capacity, expand opportunities for students and staff, and contribute to Ghana’s broader development agenda.
