His appointment is effective February 8, 2024.

Prof. Eric Opoku Mensah takes over from the outgoing Vice-Chancellor Prof. Kwamena Kwansah-Aidoo, whose retirement is due.

UniMAC in a statement dated February 15, 2024, highlighted the wealth of experience and expertise Prof. Opoku Mensah brings to his new role.

UniMAC also expressed confidence that under the leadership of Prof. Opoku Mensah, UniMAC will continue to thrive and uphold its rightful reputation.

“Prof. Opoku Mensah brings a wealth of experience and expertise in higher education management to this role, having served as the Deputy Rector and later, Rector of the Institute of Journalism, a constituent institute of the University. We are confident that under his capable leadership, UniMAC will continue to thrive and uphold its rightful reputation.”