The Chairman of the Governing Council of ATU, Professor Ernest Abotsi, has described the future of the University’s Mpehuasem Campus as no longer a long-term plan but a short-term priority, calling for the rapid transition of the campus into the University’s main operational hub.
He said this during an official tour of the Mpehuasem Campus by members of the University’s Governing Council on Thursday, February 26, 2026.
Following an impressive tour of the well-equipped campus, Professor Abotsi expressed admiration for the expansive workshops and laboratories, noting their strong potential for executing modern engineering projects. He commended the University for its visionary choice of a serene and suitable location, describing the campus as one with immense opportunities. However, he urged the University leadership to translate this vision into concrete action by fast-tracking the relocation of University operations to the new campus, developing it into a fully functional main campus, and maximising the use of its extensive facilities.
He stressed that it was time the University stopped seeing the Mpehuasem Campus as a distant future project and declared that the future of the campus is now. He acknowledged the discomfort that often comes with moving into a new environment but challenged management to endure the inconvenience today to secure a future of exciting growth and development.
The Vice-Chancellor of the University, Professor Amevi Acakpovi, outlined ongoing efforts to make the campus fully operational. He revealed that the University is already running workshops and practical sessions and has begun rolling out engineering programmes that will be undertaken there. He further indicated that the University is working in partnership with investors from Japan to strengthen campus capacity and support its full development.
The Head of the Mpehuasem Campus, Professor Alice Constance Mensah, welcomed members of the Council and briefed them on key engineering facilities, including the Auto Workshop, Mechanical Workshop, Computer Laboratory, and the Drone Training Arena. She stressed the campus’s strong potential to accommodate a wide range of STEM-focused teaching and practical training, while significantly enhancing students’ hands-on learning experience.
Commissioned on December 6, 2018, the Mpehuasem Campus was established as part of ATU’s expansion to strengthen practical, industry-focused training. It is located in the Ga West Municipality, featuring modern engineering workshops, laboratories, and specialised centres for hands-on training in fields such as mechanical and automobile engineering, construction, robotics, and emerging technologies. Its serene setting, advanced infrastructure, and growing industry partnerships position it as a key hub for innovation, skills development, and the University’s future growth.