Ho Technical University (HTU) on Wednesday, 3rd June 2026, received a delegation from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) as part of an assessment mission in the Volta Region.
The team was led by Mr. Seth Akumani, Head of Exploration at the Accelerator Lab and Digital Portfolio Lead, and Ms. Francesca Livraghi, Digital Transformation Fellow. Their mission underscored UNDP’s commitment to advancing innovation and digital transformation in agriculture, with emphasis on sustainability and community impact.
Welcoming the officials, Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ben Quarshie Honyenuga, together with his management team expressed delight for the engagements and iterated the readiness of the University to partner with UNDP, emphasizing, that smart agriculture initiatives are critical to addressing food security challenges and enhancing productivity in the Volta Region and across Ghana.
He further reaffirmed HTU’s commitment to work closely with UNDP and its partners to harness opportunities in smart agriculture.
Faculty members from agriculture-related departments enriched the dialogue with presentations. The Director of Research & Innovation, Prof. Fafa Egbadzor, and the HTU Robotic team-lead, Mr. Paul Kwabena Oppong showcased ongoing projects, applied research, and HTU’s readiness to contribute to innovative agricultural solutions.
Their presentations highlighted the University’s capacity to integrate technology, research, and community engagement in advancing smart agriculture.
Following the meeting, the delegation toured selected workshops and visited the Baobab Project farm, where they observed HTU’s pioneering work in developing a fast-maturing baobab variety.
The tour provided practical insights into the University’s applied research capacity and its potential to contribute meaningfully to sustainable agriculture and community development.
In attendance were the Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Christopher Mensah, Director of General Administration, Dr. Edem Honu, representing the Ag. Registrar, among other senior officials.
