The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has launched the maiden edition of its TekAlumni Homecoming, under the theme “Celebrating Our Legacy, Building Our Future Together.” The event, held at the Great Hall, marks the beginning of a three-day celebration from August 1 to 3, 2025.

Chairman of the KNUST Governing Council, Nana Acheamfour Asafo Boakye Agyemang Bonsu, delivered a rousing welcoming address, tracing the university’s far-reaching impact and highlighting global icons such as Nobel Laureate Kofi Annan and fibre optics innovator Dr. Thomas Mensah — both products of KNUST’s legacy.

“In 2023, the world took notice when KNUST was ranked ahead of Harvard and other prestigious institutions as the number one destination for quality education,” he said. “Our ambition is bolder now — moving from excellence to eminence.”

He urged the alumni not to merely celebrate the past, but to actively support KNUST’s 2026–2036 strategic vision.

“Your legacy began here. Let it fuel the University’s journey to global eminence. Don’t rest on the excellence already achieved — confront the future with boldness,” he charged.

Delivering the keynote address, Dr. Ben K.D. Asante — a proud alumnus and former CEO of Ghana Gas Company — called on fellow alumni to play a more active role in strengthening ties between academia and industry.

He noted that bridging this gap is not a luxury, but a necessity for sustainable national development. “Academic institutions must prioritise relevance in today’s job market, and industry must equally value research and innovation as tools for growth,” he said.

Dr. Asante emphasised the importance of embedding practical training into academic life. He recommended that universities make internships a formal part of their academic calendars and consider extending them from the typical one- to two-month durations to a more meaningful one-year structure.

“A well-structured, longer internship gives students a real-world understanding of their fields and prepares them far better for the demands of industry,” he added. “This is one way alumni, industry leaders, and the University can collaborate to drive long-term impact.”

Vice-Chancellor of KNUST, Prof. Rita Akosua Dickson in adding her voice expressed pride in the achievements and transformative contributions of the alumni across Ghana and the globe.

“The true legacy of KNUST lies in our alumni — men and women who are solving real-world problems and leading change wherever they are,” she said. “This maiden Homecoming is not just a reunion; it is a celebration of innovation, excellence, and transformation.”

She encouraged the alumni to continue uplifting the KNUST name and to help build a lasting legacy that will inspire generations to come.

The TekAlumni Homecoming 2025 is expected to reconnect alumni with their alma mater, foster collaboration, and mobilise collective support for the university’s future.

Notable alumni who graced the event included Hon. Hackman Owusu-Agyeman, former Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration; Ing. Kwabena Agyapong, New Patriotic Party flagbearer hopeful; Kwame Adinkrah, Business Manager of Pure FM; and Samuel Attah-Mensah (Samens), Managing Director of Omni Media Group, operators of Citi FM and Channel One TV, among others.

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