In a momentous announcement during its 20th Graduation ceremony, the Women’s University in Africa (WUA) in Harare, Zimbabwe, has introduced a prestigious new accolade; the Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang Best Female Leader Award.
This honour, named after the NDC running-mate and Ghana’s first female Vice Chancellor, recognises outstanding leadership among female students.
Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, who served as WUA’s Chancellor for two impactful terms, played a pivotal role in the university’s significant growth and development.
Under her leadership, WUA not only advanced its academic offerings but also secured its place as the host for the Southern Africa Regional Secretariat of the Association of African Universities.
Professor Opoku-Agyemang’s visionary guidance helped strengthen international and national networks, contributing to the enhancement of curriculum and training programmes.
In her remarks, WUA’s current Vice Chancellor, Professor Sunungurai Dominica Chingarande, highlighted the transformative impact of Professor Opoku-Agyemang’s tenure.
She emphasized that the new award embodies the values of leadership and excellence that Professor Opoku-Agyemang has championed.
WUA, with its commitment to gender equity, maintains a student enrolment policy of 80% women and 20% men, striving to bridge gaps in tertiary education and focus on critical areas that benefit women.
The Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang Best Female Leader Award will celebrate and inspire future generations of female leaders committed to making a difference.
