KNUST Names Professor Christian Agyare as 13th Vice-Chancellor; Assemblies of God Official Mourns Loss of Father

The Governing Council of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has officially announced the appointment of Professor Christian Agyare as the institution’s 13th Vice-Chancellor. Scheduled to begin his four-year tenure on August 1, 2026, Professor Agyare will succeed the outgoing Vice-Chancellor, Professor Rita Akosua Dickson. This strategic transition comes at a pivotal time for Ghana’s premier science and technology university as it seeks to strengthen its academic and research footprint both locally and internationally.

Professor Agyare brings an extensive record of academic excellence and leadership to the role. Originally from Koneyaw, he is an alumnus of KNUST, where he obtained both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees before earning a doctorate from the University of Münster. Throughout his career, he has distinguished himself as a prolific researcher, with over 200 published works to his credit. Furthermore, his ability to secure more than US$11 million in research funding underscores his capacity to enhance KNUST's innovation and global competitiveness in higher education.

In a separate development within the Ghanaian community, Rev. Andrews Nelson Awintia, a prominent religious leader, is mourning the loss of his father, Awintia Aguure. The elder Aguure passed away in Nafkolga, near Bawku, in the Upper East Region. Rev. Awintia serves as the Greater Accra East Regional Superintendent of the Assemblies of God in Ghana and is the Lead Pastor of Bethel Family Chapel in Tema. This personal loss comes during a busy period for the Reverend, who holds significant responsibilities within the national and international religious landscape.

Beyond his regional leadership, Rev. Awintia is currently serving as the Chairman of the Local Organizing Committee for the 2026 World Congress of the Assemblies of God Fellowship. This major international gathering is scheduled to take place in Accra from October 12 to 14, 2026. The passing of his father has drawn condolences from the religious community as they support him through his bereavement while preparations for the global event continue.

As the nation prepares for these significant transitions and events, the focus remains on the upcoming leadership at KNUST and the support for those in mourning. Professor Agyare’s impending term is expected to usher in a new era of research-driven growth for the university. Meanwhile, the family of the late Awintia Aguure has indicated that funeral arrangements will be announced in due course, allowing the community to pay their final respects to a patriarch whose legacy continues through his family's service to the nation.