The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), Professor John K. M. Mawutor, has inaugurated a committee to spearhead the planning and organisation of activities to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the university.

The 20-member committee is chaired by the Registrar and CEO of the Chartered Institute of Marketing, Ghana (CIMG), Mr Kwabena Agyekum.

Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, Prof. Mawutor, urged the committee to develop a comprehensive plan for the UPSA@60 celebrations.

He emphasised the significance of the anniversary, stating that it is an opportunity to reflect on UPSA’s achievements and project its future with a renewed purpose.

The Vice-Chancellor tasked the committee with setting clear goals, establishing a realistic timeline, managing the budget efficiently, coordinating sub-committees, and ensuring seamless execution of all activities.

The committee is expected to spearhead the planning and execution of a year-long anniversary programme that will reflect the university’s legacy, celebrate its milestones, and strengthen its brand as a centre of academic and professional excellence in Africa.

The full membership is as follows:
1. Prof. John K. M. Mawutor – Vice-Chancellor, UPSA – Ex-Officio Chair
2. Mr. Kwabena Agyekum – Registrar & CEO, CIMG – Chairman
3. Dr. Leticia Akyeampong – Deputy Director, Administration – Secretary
4. Mrs. Lorraine B. Gyan – Registrar, UPSA
5. Mrs. Joyce Opoku Duodu – Director, Finance & Administration, ICAG
6. Mrs. Aba Lokko – Director, Public Affairs, UPSA
7. Dr. Munkaila Abdulai – Lecturer, Business Administration
8. Dr. Linda Narh – Lecturer, Marketing Department
9. Dr. Timothy Zilevu – Lecturer, Marketing Department
10. Dr. Issah Mohammed – MD, FT Global Investment Ltd
11. Ms. Patricia Akowuah Mensah – CEO, Ifocus Ghana
12. Mr. Francis Dadzie – President, UPSA Global Alumni
13. Mr. Gabriel King Akpalu – Executive President, SOL Network
14. Ms. Ama Amoah – Vice-President Elect, CIMG
15. Mr. Theophilus Yartey – Graphic Communications Group Ltd
16. Mr. Winston Amoah – Journalist, Joy FM
17. Mr. Alfred Ocansey – News Anchor, TV3 Network
18. Mr. Winfred Obimpeh Nartey – GRASAG President
19. Mr. Joseph Nii Ayi Aryee – Audit Manager, Teachers Fund
20. Mr. Peter Kodjie – Secretary General, All African Students Union