The University for Development Studies (UDS) has a new helmsman. The university’s Governing Council has appointed Professor Mohammed Muniru Iddrisu as Vice-Chancellor, a decision that signals the institution’s confidence in a leader who has spent years shaping its academic identity from within.
The appointment was made at a Council meeting held on Thursday, April 16, 2026. Professor Iddrisu will officially assume the role on June 27, 2026, and will serve until August 31, 2030.
Professor Iddrisu is no stranger to UDS. He currently serves as Principal of the university’s Nyankpala Campus, a role that has placed him at the heart of the institution’s academic and administrative operations. His elevation to Vice-Chancellor is, in many ways, the natural progression of a career defined by service to the university and its mission.
He is widely regarded as a visionary leader with a strong record in teaching, research, and community engagement, qualities that align closely with the development-focused mandate that UDS was founded to fulfil. His scholarly contributions and active involvement in knowledge generation have earned him the respect of peers and students alike.
As Vice-Chancellor, Professor Iddrisu will take on one of the most demanding leadership roles in Ghana’s public university system. He will be responsible for providing overall academic and administrative direction, steering the university’s long-term strategic vision, and ensuring that UDS continues to deliver quality higher education that meets both national priorities and global standards.
It is a broad mandate, and one that arrives at a time when universities across the country face growing pressure to innovate, expand access, and deepen their relevance to the communities they serve.
For UDS, the appointment of a leader of Professor Iddrisu’s standing suggests the Governing Council is betting on continuity, experience, and a deep institutional knowledge to carry the university forward into its next chapter.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com