Celebrating Excellence: KNUST’s Pro Vice-Chancellor Honoured by CILT

Date: August 7, 2025
Source: University Relations Office (URO), KNUST

In a special gathering at the Council Chamber of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Professor David Asamoah, Pro Vice-Chancellor of KNUST, was formally recognised by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT). The occasion included a courtesy visit from Chief Teete OWUSU-NORTEY FCILT FGIPS, CILT’s International President, who is the first African to hold that global leadership position. (knust.edu.gh)

Honouring a visionary leader

Engr Mark Amoamah, President of CILT Ghana, praised Professor Asamoah for his significant role in integrating CILT-accredited programmes into KNUST’s curriculum. As Amoamah noted, “There is no practitioner in this industry that cannot be traced to KNUST.” His words highlighted how Professor Asamoah’s work has helped develop a generation of logistics and transport professionals.

Chief Teete OWUSU-NORTEY FCILT FGIPS extended his congratulations on behalf of CILT’s global membership, which has presence in more than 100 countries and 40 branches. He expressed confidence that Professor Asamoah will continue to serve as a strong ambassador for logistics education, both within the university and internationally.

To mark the occasion, Professor Asamoah was presented with a CILT lapel pin, symbolising mutual respect and a shared commitment to the sector.

A shared vision for collaboration

The meeting also explored potential areas for collaboration, including joint research, professional certification programmes, student exchanges and raising awareness of CILT’s work.

Reflecting on his career journey from engineering to business and logistics, Professor Asamoah explained how this broad academic background has enabled him to build strong professional communities. He reaffirmed KNUST’s mission to develop students who are prepared for the workplace, but also have the skills and vision to become employers and industry leaders. He emphasised that real-world experience, international exposure and professional qualifications such as those offered by CILT are key to achieving that ambition.

Professor Asamoah also committed to further expanding the range of CILT-accredited programmes at KNUST and to strengthening collaboration with different departments within the university.