The incoming VC is Prof John Kwaku Mensah Mawutor, the current Pro-VC of the UPSA.
Prof Amartey, who will be stepping down at the end of his two four-year tenure on December 31, 2024, in his report at the First Session of the 16th Congregation of the UPSA said: "Eight years ago, on August 12, 2017, I stood behind another podium under a tent and delivered my first graduation speech as Vice-Chancellor of this great university." He said they had achieved a lot together in eight years, and they now hold their congregations in Kofi-Ohene Konadu 3,400-seater auditorium.

"Eight years ago, we had 21 academic programmes. Today, eight years later, we have 48," he said.
"Eight years ago, we had their three associate professors. Today, eight years later, we have about 13 associate professors and five full professors."
He said eight years ago, their faculty had a cumulative total of about 50 publications, however, today, eight years later, and with the introduction of their unique publications reward scheme, total faculty publications had quadrupled.

Prof Amartey said the student population over the past eight years had grown from 11,500 to 22,234.
"Eight years ago, we had one hostel. Today, eight years later, we have three hostels, and numerous infrastructure projects; and eight years ago, UPSA was not
featured in global rankings. Today, eight years later, we rank fourth locally and have penetrated the global rankings between 801 and 1000."

Touching on infrastructure, Prof Amartey said internally generated funds (IGF) remain the funding source for nearly all their infrastructure projects.

"When we became a fully-fledged university in 2008, we had a limited number of new buildings on the campus, hampering our ability to attract students and top faculty," he said.

"Today, we have acquired more land in the areas surrounding the University to ensure our continued expansion. Our portfolio of new infrastructure under my tenure includes the construction of about 11 high-rise buildings, all from internally generated funds."

The highlight of completed infrastructure projects include the Abednego F. O. Amartey Towers, which is two-block, 10- level building joined by a connecting bridge, is considered an architectural marvel that will house state-of-the-art offices, vibrant commercial spaces, cutting-edge classrooms, a moot court, comfortable residential facilities, and a rooftop dining area, embodying a dynamic and integrated campus and learning environment.

The rest are Hostel B and Amon Kotei Hostel, Kofi-Ohene Konadu Auditorium, a 3,400-seater auditorium, initiated by the previous Vice-Chancellor, Prof Joshua Alabi and completed during Prof Amartey's tenure.

Others are a multipurpose five-story Student Resources Centre, also initiated by the previous Vice-Chancellor, Rev JK Antwi Astro Turf, and the Academic Wing Complex, which was initiated by GETFund but stalled since 2005, was prioritised in 2021, and completed in 2024.

Furthermore, there is the Vice-Chancellor's Villa, four Residential Properties Acquired, North Entrance Gatehouse Project and the provision of IT and other audiovisual equipment for all lecture halls to facilitate and enhance teaching and learning.

Prof Amartey said the one-storey model police station for the university community had been
completed, signifying Management's commitment to enhancing security for the campus and surrounding community.

With regards to the Congregation, Prof Amartey said the University would be graduating a total of 5,247 students at four out of the five sessions of the 16th Congregation starting from Monday, October 28, until Friday, November 1.

This number comprises 906 postgraduates, 3,711 undergraduates, and 630 diploma students.
At this session of the 16th Congregation, both UPSA Law School and the Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Studies are presenting 1,473 students for graduation.

The Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Studies graduated 1,261 students. Out of this number, 946 were undergraduates and 315 were diploma students.
For the undergraduate level, 12 students obtained First Class, 227 Second Class Upper, 359 Second Class Lower, 297 Third Class and 51 pass.

Twelve (12) of the diploma students attained distinction, 156 obtained credit and 147 passed.
Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo, who was the guest speaker at the congregation, advised the graduands to commit to upholding the highest standards of responsibilities; whether in industry, career, family or public service.