Prof. Mohammed Muniru Iddrisu named new Vice-Chancellor of UDS

The Governing Council of the University for Development Studies (UDS) has appointed Professor Mohammed Muniru Iddrisu as the institution’s new Vice-Chancellor, marking a key leadership transition at one of Ghana’s leading public universities.

The decision was reached during a Council meeting held on Thursday, April 16, 2026. According to the announcement, Professor Iddrisu will officially assume office on June 27, 2026, and is expected to serve a four-year term ending on August 31, 2030.

As Vice-Chancellor, Professor Iddrisu will be responsible for providing overall academic and administrative leadership for the university. His role will include steering UDS’s strategic direction, strengthening institutional governance, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality higher education aligned with both national priorities and international academic standards.

The appointment comes at a time when universities in Ghana are increasingly focusing on research excellence, community engagement, and innovation-driven development. UDS, in particular, has maintained a strong reputation for its development-oriented academic model, with emphasis on addressing regional and national challenges through research and training.

Professor Iddrisu is a respected academic and seasoned university administrator with extensive experience in higher education leadership. He currently serves as Principal of the Nyankpala Campus of UDS, where he has played a significant role in academic coordination and institutional development.

Over the years, he has built a reputation for dedicated service, visionary leadership, and meaningful contributions to teaching, research, and community engagement. His academic portfolio reflects a strong commitment to knowledge generation, capacity building, and advancing scholarly work within his field.

His appointment is widely seen within academic circles as a continuation of experienced leadership at UDS, with expectations that he will further strengthen the university’s impact in training skilled graduates and contributing to national development.