About
I lead the modernization of academic administration at the University of Ghana, with a focus on governance, policy reform and digital transformation.
I am a senior academic administrator and institutional leader serving as Director of Academic Affairs and Deputy Registrar. My work shapes policy, strengthens administrative systems and advances institutional excellence.
I am committed to advancing higher education in Africa. I champion reforms that improve academic integrity, operational effectiveness and student-centered governance.
Experience
Director, Academic Affairs Directorate & Deputy Registrar
University of Ghana · Aug 2021 – Present · Legon, Accra
Deputy Registrar
University of Ghana · Jan 2021 – Present · Teaching and Examinations Unit, Academic Affairs
Senior Assistant Registrar in charge of Teaching and Examinations
University of Ghana · Aug 2009 – Jan 2021 · Ghana
Assistant Registrar in charge of International Programmes
University of Ghana · Jan 2002 – Jul 2009 · Legon, Accra
University Administration Support Program (UASP) Fellow, 2010
International Research and Exchanges Board (IREX) · Sep 2010 – Nov 2010 · Washington DC
Education
MSc, Health Services Administration
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi · 1999 – 2001
BSc, Business Family and Consumer Sciences / Human Sciences
University of Ghana · 1993 – 1998
Study Abroad
Oglethorpe University
Secondary School
Aburi Girls’ Secondary School · 1985 – 1992
Certifications
International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP)
Innovations in University Administration, U.S. Department of State · Issued Sep 2022
Erasmus International Credit Mobility
University of Hradec Králové, Czech Republic · Issued Jun 2023
Director of Academic Affairs & Deputy Registrar University of Ghana
Email: lydia@nyako.org
Location: Accra, Ghana
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