The Nsowah-Nuamah Statistics and Artificial Intelligence Institute (NNSAII) has inaugurated a seven-member governing board to spearhead the adoption of artificial intelligence and data science in education, policy development and industry.

The board was sworn in by the Director of the Institute of Distance Learning and Continuing Education at Kumasi Technical University, Dr Alfred Sabah.

Board inauguration

The board is chaired by Professor Nicholas Nsowah-Nuamah and includes Professor Ezekiel Nii Noye Nortey, Professor Peter Quartey, Dr Charles Owiredu, Professor Smile Gavua Dzisi and Professor Kaku Sagary Nokoe.

At the inauguration ceremony, the Chairman of the Governing Council of Southshore University College, Professor Felix Nikoi Hammond, urged the board to translate academic research into practical technological solutions to address economic and development challenges.

“We are not merely inaugurating an institute; we are formalising a legacy of intellectual excellence,” he stated, in reference to the contributions of Prof. Nsowah-Nuamah, after whom the institute is named.

Living laboratory

He said the institute was expected to function as a “living laboratory”, converting decades of academic research into real-world applications through predictive intelligence and artificial intelligence-driven innovation.

Prof. Hammond stressed the need to bridge the gap between theory and practice by equipping students with market-ready skills and entrepreneurial capabilities.

According to him, the institute’s strategic direction will focus on a portfolio-first model that prioritises practical outputs, a venture-led pedagogy that integrates real-world problem-solving into learning, and a focus on high-impact skills to improve graduate employability.

Guiding principles

He also highlighted the institute’s guiding philosophy, Ex Africa Nova Lux (Out of Africa, a New Light), which positions the continent as a source of innovation and global leadership.

Prof. Hammond further urged the board to build strong partnerships with industry and international institutions to ensure the institute remains globally competitive while addressing African challenges through data and technology.

“As we conclude, let us remember that we are here to turn data into destiny.

Let the work of this institute begin now,” he said.

The Board Chairman, in response, pledged members’ commitment to work closely with management and staff to advance the institute’s mission and support its growth.