The Paramount Chief of the Sunyani Traditional Area, Odeefour Ogyeamansan Boahen Korkor II, has commended the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR), Professor Elvis Asare-Bediako, for his transformational leadership and efforts to advance the development of the University. The Paramount Chief made the commendation when he received a delegation from UENR at his palace on Friday, October 16, 2026.
Odeefour Ogyeamansan Boahen Korkor II praised University Management for the significant infrastructure and security improvements on the Sunyani Campus, citing the construction of pavement walkways, measures to address security concerns, and the development of the new Administration Block, among other initiatives. He also commended the University for its academic achievements and urged faculty and staff to sustain their commitment to academic excellence and institutional development.
The Paramount Chief described the presence of UENR on Sunyani stool lands as a blessing to the traditional area, noting that the University contributes significantly to the local economy, creates employment opportunities and provides members of the community with greater access to higher education.
While acknowledging the progress made by the University, Odeefour Boahen Korkor II noted that UENR continued to face some basic challenges that required the collective efforts of stakeholders to address. He therefore called for unity and collaboration among stakeholders, particularly traditional leaders and politicians, to support the continued development of the University.
Odeefour Boahen Korkor II pledged his continued advocacy for the advancement of UENR and promised to support the construction of some roads on the Sunyani Campus.
In his remarks, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Elvis Asare-Bediako, congratulated Odeefour Ogyeamansan Boahen Korkor II on his successful ascension to the Sunyani Traditional Stool and extended his best wishes to him on the occasion of his birthday.
Giving a brief history of UENR, Professor Asare-Bediako noted that the University had experienced significant growth since its establishment, increasing its student population from 154 in 2012 to more than 18,000 students in 2026. He reaffirmed UENR’s commitment to its mandate in the areas of energy and natural resources and expressed appreciation to faculty and staff for their selfless dedication and commitment to the development of the University.
Professor Asare-Bediako further used the occasion to formally inform the Paramount Chief of UENR’s recognition as the 5th Best University in Ghana in the 2026 World University Rankings, describing the achievement as a reflection of the collective efforts of the University community.
The engagement underscored the importance of collaboration between UENR and the Sunyani Traditional Council in promoting the development of the University and the wider community.
