The University for Development Studies (UDS) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the AFFTA Young Entrepreneurs Federation (AfYEF) to support the development of the proposed John Dramani Mahama Presidential Library and Legacy Centre.

The signing ceremony took place on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at the Office of the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Mohammed Muniru Iddrisu, on the Tamale Campus of the University.

The agreement establishes a formal framework for collaboration between UDS and AfYEF in key areas including academic research, archival documentation, civic education, leadership studies, digital curation, student skills development, and capacity-building initiatives.

AfYEF was represented at the ceremony by its President, Mr. Hissan Sita Sofo, who was accompanied by members of his team. Also present were representatives of Telecel Ghana, AfYEF’s partners for communication and data solutions. They included Mr. Cobbina Jonathan, Enterprise Regional Head, Northern; Mr. Dawuso Christopher, Regional Sales Manager; and Mr. Gbedemah Kelvin, Solution Architect.

The partnership is expected to contribute significantly to efforts aimed at preserving the legacy of former President John Dramani Mahama while creating opportunities for scholarly engagement, leadership reflection, public education, and digital knowledge preservation.

The brief ceremony was characterized by cordial exchanges, the presentation of souvenirs, and discussions on the practical implementation of the MoU, as well as future areas of collaboration between the parties.

The event was facilitated by the Directorate of International Relations and Advancement of UDS.

Story by Osman Najaht
UDS Media