The 77th Annual New Year School and Conference of the University of Ghana has officially commenced, bringing together policymakers, academics, and stakeholders to deliberate on Ghana’s development trajectory.

Ahead of the opening ceremony at the Great Hall, President John Dramani Mahama was received by the Chair of the University Council, Madam Marietta Agyeiwaa Brew, and the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana, Prof. Nana Aba Appiah Amfo.

Delivering the opening address, President Mahama shared reflections on the theme “Building the Ghana We Want, Together,” underscoring the need for inclusive growth, national cohesion, and sustainable development.

The President emphasised that Ghana’s development agenda must be driven by collective effort, stressing the importance of unity, shared responsibility, and long-term planning in addressing the country’s socio-economic challenges.

The Annual New Year School and Conference, a long-standing academic tradition of the University of Ghana, serves as a platform for informed national dialogue, bringing research, policy, and practice together to shape Ghana’s future.

Discussions at the conference are expected to contribute to policy formulation and strengthen collaboration among key actors working toward national development