UPSA gets first chancellor
The Governing Council of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) on Wednesday, March 5, unanimously voted to appoint His Royal Majesty, Drolor Bosso Adamtey I, as the first Chancellor of the university.
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This was at the university’s 54th regular meeting.
Known in private life as Dr Kingsley A. Fletcher, the Suapolor of the Se (Shai) Traditional Area and now Chancellor-designate is an author, historian, television Personality, International Advisor and guest lecturer and expert panellist in institutions of higher learning around the world.
He is the executive chairman of Fletcher Holdings Ltd, Ghana; Fletcher International Services, LLC, USA/Ghana; Royal One Company and Ghana and Asia Hong Kong Holdings in Hong Kong. He is also the board chairman of FirstBanc Financial Services, Ghana.
Unanimous recommendation
The appointment follows the unanimous recommendation of a search committee, an executive committee and the academic board of the university.
Dr Fletcher is the former Special Advisor to the assistant secretary general and director of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for Africa. He is also the founder and chairman of Integrity Business Network in Research, Triangle Park, North Carolina, USA; visionary founder of Life International and founder and chief executive officer of Life Community Services, Inc.
He is also the former chairman, TV3 Network, Ghana. Drolor Adamtey still serves as an advisor and mentor to global leaders, addressing life and leadership issues.
Dr Fletcher currently oversees Life for Africa, Inc, a non-profit humanitarian organisation contributing to the betterment of Africa via the four components of health care improvement, educational assistance, economic empowerment and community/social development.
To date, Life for Africa has allocated resources, including textbooks and academic supplies, medical equipment and supplies, ambulances and pharmaceuticals, to various African nations. He also oversees the operations of Life Community Services, Inc, assisting the elderly, engaging in mass distribution of food and clothing and the provision of transportation. He networks with other agencies similar in focus, providing consultation, staff support and funding where necessary.
Partnership with major technology firms
Drolor Bosso Adamtey has partnered major technology firms to bring investment to Ghana and West Africa in the areas of infrastructure, technology, training and educational opportunities.
In this partnership, he hosted an African Technology Conference in July 2008 in Accra. He has recruited distinguished world known technologists, scientists and engineers to provide expertise and leadership for technology-related projects to include developing hi-tech parks in West Africa.
He has also partnered some US universities with the aim of enhancing global education in Ghana and Africa. His global education initiative commenced on June 25, 2007 in which students from North Carolina Central University and Duke University participated in a summer exchange programme in Accra.
Dr Fletcher holds academic qualifications such as Doctor of Education, Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Theology and a Master’s in Theology. He has demonstrated a deep commitment to academic excellence, educational access, economic development and community outreach. He brings to UPSA an impressive record of extensive academic, administrative and leadership experience to lead Ghana’s business professional university.