Professor Abigail Gura: Mahama Appoints TTU Lecturer to UNESCO Executive Committee
- President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Professor Abigail Padi Gura to serve on the UNESCO Executive Committee
- The appointment was announced via a social media post by OGYA 98.3 FM on Wednesday, May 13, 2026
- In her role, Prof Gura will represent Ghana in international engagements and contribute to UNESCO’s global work in education, science and culture
The Dean of the Faculty of Business Studies at the Takoradi Technical University, Professor Abigail Padi Gura, has been appointed by President John Dramani Mahama to serve on the UNESCO Executive Committee.
The appointment was announced in a social media post by OGYA 98.3 FM on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
Source: UGC
In her new role, Prof Gura will represent Ghana at the UNESCO Executive Committee, where she is expected to contribute to international diplomatic engagement.
She is also expected to support national development through oversight of global education, scientific and cultural programmes under UNESCO.
President Mahama reportedly made the appointment as part of efforts to strengthen Ghana’s representation in key multilateral institutions.
Professor Gura is a seasoned Ghanaian business scholar and Associate Professor with over 20 years of academic experience.
She specialises in entrepreneurship, corporate governance, small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) development, and women’s leadership in business.
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KNUST names next Vice-Chancellor
Meanwhile, YEN.com.gh reported that the KNUST had appointed Professor Christian Agyare as its next Vice-Chancellor following a rigorous selection process by the Governing Council.
He would assume office on August 1 2026, succeeding Professor Rita Akosua Dickson, the university’s first female Vice-Chancellor.
His leadership is expected to focus on strengthening research excellence, managing student growth, and advancing the university’s global standing.
Source: YEN.com.gh
