DAAD Regional Director pays courtesy call on University of Ghana Vice-Chancellor

The Director of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) Regional Office – West Africa, Ms. Lena Leumer, has paid a courtesy call on the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana (UG), Prof. Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, to explore avenues for strengthening partnerships between the University and German institutions.

Ms. Leumer, who now oversees DAAD activities across Ghana, Nigeria, and Cameroon, noted the importance of her new role in fostering deeper collaborations between German and African universities. She emphasized that the expanded DAAD regional office would provide stronger oversight and support to country offices, ensuring that educational and research partnerships become more impactful.

Prof. Amfo, in welcoming Ms. Leumer back to Ghana, congratulated her on her new appointment and commended DAAD for its unwavering commitment to supporting students and faculty at UG. She acknowledged DAAD’s significant contributions to Africa’s academic landscape, particularly in research funding and capacity building. The Vice-Chancellor reaffirmed UG’s dedication to cultivating mutually beneficial partnerships and assured Ms. Leumer of the University’s continued engagement with DAAD in advancing higher education and research.

Also present at the meeting was the Director of Public Affairs, Dr. (Mrs.) Elizier Taiba Ameyaw-Buronyah, who reiterated the University’s commitment to fostering international collaborations. She noted that UG’s partnership with DAAD aligns with Priority 4 of its 2024-2029 Strategic Plan, which focuses on engagement and partnerships.

By: Nana Appiah Acquaye