Prof. Mohammed Muniru Iddrisu Takes Office as UDS Vice-Chancellor Following GTEC Directive

Prof. Mohammed Muniru Iddrisu has officially assumed the role of Vice-Chancellor at the University for Development Studies (UDS), marking the end of a brief administrative impasse. The transition, which culminated in an inauguration ceremony on June 29, 2026, followed a stern directive from the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) regarding the leadership handover. Prof. Seidu Al-hassan, the outgoing Vice-Chancellor, formally transferred authority to his successor after regulatory concerns were raised about the timing of the transition and the preservation of institutional stability.

The intervention by GTEC became necessary when Prof. Al-hassan remained in office beyond the scheduled appointment date of June 27, 2026. The Commission warned that his continued stay was undermining the university's administration and cautioned that failure to comply with the handover directive could lead to the revocation of his post-retirement contract. Prof. Al-hassan, an expert in Agricultural Economics with a long-standing career at UDS, complied with the directive to ensure a smooth transition of leadership and maintain the university's administrative integrity.

During the inauguration ceremony, Prof. Al-hassan encouraged the incoming Vice-Chancellor to uphold the university's core values and lead with unwavering integrity. In response, Prof. Iddrisu outlined his vision for the institution, pledging an "open-door policy" characterized by transparency and a collaborative approach to governance. He emphasized his commitment to fostering an environment where academic excellence and administrative efficiency are prioritized to further the university's development mission.

This leadership change highlights the critical role of regulatory bodies like GTEC in supervising higher education institutions and ensuring adherence to administrative protocols. As Prof. Iddrisu begins his tenure, the university community looks forward to a period of renewed focus on its development mandate. The successful resolution of the handover dispute serves as a reminder of the importance of procedural compliance in preventing administrative disruptions within Ghana’s tertiary education sector.