The Institutional Advancement Directorate (InAD) joined the delegation from the University of Ghana at the 2026 West Africa Hub Convening, held from 25 to 27 March 2026 in Lomé, Togo.

Organised by The Education Collaborative, the convening brought together close to 170 higher education leaders, administrators, and policymakers from 43 institutions across 13 African countries to deliberate on advancing student‑centred transformation in African higher education. The convening was held under the theme “Students First: Rethinking Support Systems, Campus Life, and Academic Success in African Higher Education Institutions.”

The University of Ghana delegation included representatives from the Institutional Advancement Directorate (InAD), the University of Ghana Business School (UGBS), the Student Financial Aid Office, the Centre for Disability Studies and Advocacy (CEDSA), the Sports and Wellness Directorate, and the Careers and Counselling Directorate, among others. Collectively, the delegation engaged in discussions on strengthening student support systems through policy, governance, teaching and learning, and campus culture.

The three‑day programme featured more than 20 sessions, including keynote presentations, panel discussions, and interactive workshops focused on student wellbeing, inclusive campus design, employability, academic success, and marketing and communications. Participants shared institutional experiences and explored scalable, evidence‑based approaches to improving student outcomes across the sub‑region.

On Day Two of the convening, Prof. Abekah‑Nkrumah, Director of Institutional Advancement, delivered a presentation during the session on “Strengthening Student Learning through the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) in African Higher Education.” Other members of the University of Ghana delegation also contributed to discussions across various sessions, reflecting the University’s multi‑disciplinary approach to student success.

The convening emphasised translating dialogue into action, with participating institutions outlining practical steps to strengthen student‑centred support systems within their respective contexts.

Also present from InAD were Mrs. Joanna Omaboe, Lead of the Institutional Development Unit, and Ms. Akorfa Ama Akoto, Lead of the Marketing and Communications Unit. 

Participation in the 2026 West Africa Hub Convening underscores InAD’s commitment to collaboration, innovation, and evidence‑informed practice in advancing student success and institutional effectiveness within the University of Ghana and across the West African higher education landscape.

Learn more about the convening: https://educollab.info/WAS