…to build next-gen business leaders
The University of Ghana (UG) has formed a strategic partnership with Maxwell Investments Group (MIG) and the Africa School of Entrepreneurship (ASOE) to enhance leadership development among Ghanaian students.
Through a formal Memorandum of Understanding signed on Tuesday the 3rd of June 2025, the partners committed to providing practical, values-based entrepreneurship education both within and beyond the classroom.
Speaking at the ceremony, Professor Justice Bawole, Dean of the University of Ghana Business School (UGBS), highlighted the necessity for graduates to go beyond academic knowledge and embrace practical leadership capabilities.
“The partnership aims to develop skills that extend beyond traditional academia. They must leave here ready to think critically, act ethically, and lead courageously,” said Professor Bawole. “We want to ensure our students graduate with academic knowledge and the readiness to lead in business and in society.”
The Africa School of Entrepreneurship (ASOE) will act as the implementing arm of the initiative, providing immersive learning experiences such as mentorship programmes, leadership workshops, and entrepreneurial labs.
These offerings are designed to assist students, regardless of their faculty, in understanding real-world challenges, building business resilience, and navigating opportunities in an increasingly complex economic environment.
Dr Maxwell Ampong, CEO of Maxwell Investments Group, described the initiative as a “long-term investment in human capital that aligns with MIG’s ecosystem approach to sectoral development. We’re here to guide, invest in, and build up future changemakers. Just like a tech platform, other industry partners can very easily plug in and we are happy to have the full support of the University” he stated.
Representatives from the University of Ghana at the event included the incumbent and incoming Deans of the University of Ghana Business School, Heads of Departments, Assistant Registrars, Professors, Administrative Leaders, and the present and incoming Presidents of the UGBS Business House Junior Common Room (BHJCR).
Industry stakeholders involved in the MIG Ecosystem also pledged their support at the event, with some already participating in internship, mentorship and skills transfer projects. Present at the event were UN Global Compact Network Ghana, Zenith Bank (Ghana) Ltd., Deloitte Ghana, the Women in Agricultural Development Directorate (WIAD) of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MOFA), AfCFTA Young Entrepreneurs Federation, Legal Emporium Ghana, Metropolitan Insurance Ghana Ltd., Pan-African Savings and Loans Ghana, Wilmar Ghana Limited, Koranteng & Koranteng Legal Advisors, African Brand Warrior, Finfact Global, Tradeline Consult, and others.
