UEW Management Commits to Addressing Challenges at Ajumako Campus
Prof. Stephen Jobson Mitchual, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Education, Winneba (UEW), has assured staff of management’s resolve to tackle pressing challenges at the Ajumako Campus while driving strategic initiatives to boost student enrolment and secure the campus's long-term viability.
Prof. Mitchual stated that management is fully aware of the infrastructural, financial and operational challenges confronting the campus and is actively leveraging available resources to implement strategic solutions.
He gave the assurance when members of the UEW Governing Council and Management engaged staff of the Ajumako Campus on Tuesday, 11th August, 2026, as part of the Council’s inspection of ongoing projects and assessment of developments at the Campus.
He acknowledged concerns on low student enrolment at Ajumako, attributing the trend to an increasingly competitive higher education landscape for programmes traditionally associated with the university. The Vice-Chancellor indicated that management is evaluating strategic options to attract a larger student body including expanding the curriculum to include programmes such as English Language. He added that the university is prepared to utilise Internally Generated Funds (IGF) to recruit necessary faculty to facilitate the rollout of these new programmes.
Prof. Mitchual reaffirmed management’s commitment to supporting the college leadership to navigate its unique challenges. Emphasising this collaborative spirit, he noted, “Whether morning, dawn or even midnight, if she calls on us, management is ready to move with her to every corner.”
Addressing infrastructural deficits, the Vice-Chancellor announced plans to revive the long-delayed Ajumako water project. He explained that a comprehensive feasibility study is underway to correct initial implementation gaps, as the project had originally commenced without adequate assessment. He said Management had initiated the necessary regulatory steps and will execute the project if it is deemed viable. He also noted that a functional independent water system would significantly reduce the university’s utility expenditures.
Prof. Mitchual disclosed that streetlighting projects are progressing across both the Winneba and Ajumako campuses, alongside plans to extend ongoing road development to the Ajumako and South campuses.
On institutional governance, the Vice-Chancellor assured staff that management remains dedicated to fostering fairness and institutional harmony. He highlighted that recent appointments and promotions are being strictly aligned with objective, merit-based criteria rather than personal connections.
Supporting this stance, Justice Jacob Charles Amonoo-Monney, the Chairman of the UEW Governing Council, urged staff to maintain professional dedication and adopt a proactive, problem-solving mindset. “We are here to assist the institution, to solve problems, not to create problems,” Justice Amonoo-Monney stated.
He encouraged stakeholders to work collectively with management and the Council. He also further emphasised the critical role of students in the university's sustainability, urging staff to foster a supportive and conducive learning environment.
During the session, Prof. Samuel Alhassan Issah, the Dean of the Faculty of Ghanaian Languages Education, highlighted the urgent infrastructural shortages impacting teaching and learning at Ajumako. He highlighted current infrastructural constraints impacting academic activities and appealed to the Council and management to prioritise the development of multi-purpose, large-scale facilities to accommodate the student population. He expressed optimism that concerted efforts from all stakeholders would successfully revitalise the Ajumako Campus.
The institutional engagement, which was moderated by Prof. Rebecca Akpanglo-Nartey, the Principal of the College of Languages Education, served as a vital platform for staff to voice operational concerns and receive direct feedback from university leadership.
