The University Council of the University of Ghana, Legon, has approved the appointment of Professor Kwadwo Asenso-Okyere as Vice-Chancellor with effect from October 1 this year.He replaces Professor Ivan Addae-Mensah, who has served two terms.

Prof. Asenso-Okyere is currently the Director of the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) at the University obtained a Bachelor(quote)s Degree in Agricultural Economics from the University in 1973. It said Prof. Asenso-Okyere also had a Master(quote)s Degree from the University of Guelph in Canada (1975) and a Doctorate from the University of Missouri-Columbia, USA, (1982).He was appointed a Research Fellow at ISSER in 1976, Associate Professor in 1990 and a Full professor in 1997.

Prof. Asenso-Okyere born on January 7, 1947, has held several offices in Commonwealth Hall including its Hall Master from 1995-2000.

His academic interests include economic development with special emphasis on food and agriculture, health and international trade policies.