The Institutional Advancement Directorate (InAD) of the University of Ghana recently organized a three-day strategy retreat to reflect, realign, and set the course for an impactful 2026. The retreat provided a platform for staff to step away from routine operations and engage in strategic conversations about the future of the University’s advancement agenda.
Over the three days, the team charted bold steps to strengthen the University of Ghana’s visibility, agility, and global engagement. Discussions focused on aligning departmental goals with the University’s strategic priorities, fostering innovation, and identifying actionable strategies to enhance institutional reputation and stakeholder engagement.
Commending the team for their efforts in 2025, Prof. Gordon Abekah-Nkrumah, Acting Director of InAD, urged staff to aim for greater heights in 2026. He emphasised the importance of collaboration and innovation in driving the Directorate’s mandate. Similarly, Prof. Clement Appah, Principal of Accra City Campus, encouraged the team to work in unity to achieve its objectives in the coming year.
Established in 2017, the Institutional Advancement Directorate at the University of Ghana is the central administrative unit responsible for enhancing the institution’s reputation, fostering relationships with alumni and donors, and securing philanthropic support to advance its mission and strategic priorities.
To deliver on its vision and mandate, InAD is led by a Director and organized into six specialized units, each playing a distinct yet interconnected role in driving resource mobilization, institutional visibility, and global engagement:
- Product Development and Financing
- Project Implementation
- Alumni Development
- Institutional Development
- Marketing and Communications
- Administration, Coordination, and Reporting
Through these units, InAD mobilizes resources, builds networks, and creates opportunities that position the University of Ghana as a leading institution in Africa and beyond.
The retreat concluded with a renewed sense of purpose and commitment to excellence. InAD is excited about the future and ready to host stakeholders at upcoming conferences and events that will showcase the University’s progress and impact.