2024 Upsa Annual Leadership Lecture

  • Date June 19, 2024

The University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) successfully hosted its 2024 Annual Leadership Lecture on June 18, 2024, themed “Fulfilling the Promise- The Challenge of Leadership: Moving from Rhetoric to Delivery.” The event featured the distinguished Rt. Hon. Lord Paul Yaw Boateng, Member of the House of Lords in the United Kingdom, as the keynote speaker. In his impactful lecture, Lord Boateng highlighted a statement on the internet which says that  a Dutch passport is worth more than a GH PHD, which is terrible.

Furthermore, Lord Paul Boateng stated that it was time Ghana moved away from reliance on foreign aid. According to him, the country will not experience any significant growth since its dependence on external aid hinders progress.

His thought-provoking insights captivated the audience and underscored the urgent need for transformative leadership, which is the missing ingredient.

For more updates and information on the 2024 Upsa Annual Leadership Lecture, visit https://youtu.be/AfsWz_6kUts?si=AfAwC9luqYW43r1u

Lord Boateng is a globally renowned diplomat, lawyer, and politician. He holds extensive experiences in government and public service, having served in various high-level positions in the UK government and played significant roles on the global front. He was the first person of African descent to serve in a British cabinet when he was appointed Chief Secretary to the Treasury in 2002 and later Minister of State for Police and Prisons. In 2005, Lord Boateng returned to Africa as the UK’s High Commissioner to South Africa and the Prime Minister’s Special Representative to the Africa Commission. He played a pivotal role in promoting cooperation and development in the region. Beyond government, Lord Boateng has held significant positions in the corporate sector, including as Senior Independent Director and Chair of the Nominations and Remuneration Committee of the Ghana International Bank. He also chairs Water and Sanitation for the Urban Poor, a development utilities advisory company that supports underserved communities in Africa and Bangladesh. Lord Boateng is passionate about community relations, youth development, and the performing arts. He is the current chair of the Church of England’s Archbishops Commission on Racial Justice and Co-Chair of the Grenfell Tower Memorial Commission. He also serves on the board of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and Ballet Rambert.

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Sam Quaye

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