President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has given executive approval for the establishment of the University of Local Government and Development in Akomadan, Ashanti Region.
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In a letter dated July 1, 2024, signed by the Secretary to the President, Ambassador Nana Asante Bediatuo, and addressed to the Minister of Local Government, Decentralization, and Rural Development, Martin Adjei-Mensah Korsah, President Akufo-Addo highlighted the university’s significance as a specialized institution for public degree awards, research, and professional training in local governance.
Formerly known as the Akomadan Campus of the Institute of Local Government Studies, the university’s transformation into an autonomous, fully-fledged institution underscores its strategic importance for enhancing local governance across Ghana.
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Minister Martin Adjei-Mensah Korsah played a pivotal role in ensuring that the university met the necessary criteria for executive approval, reflecting the government’s commitment to advancing educational opportunities and professional development in the field of local governance.
The establishment of the University of Local Government and Development marks a significant milestone in Ghana’s educational landscape, poised to contribute actively to national development through specialized training and research initiatives in local governance practices.
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