The Nsowah-Nuamah Statistics and Artificial Intelligence Institute (NSAI) in Accra has inaugurated a new governing board to drive the adoption of artificial intelligence and data science in education, policy development, and industry across Ghana and the wider African continent.
The seven-member board was sworn in on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, by Dr. Alfred Sabah, Director of the Institute of Distance Learning and Continuing Education at Kumasi Technical University.

Members of the board are Professor Nicholas N. N. Nsowah-Nuamah (Chair), Professor Ezekiel Nii Noye Nortey, Professor Peter Quartey, Dr. Charles Owiredu, Professor Smile Gavua Dzisi, and Professor Kaku Sagary Nokoe.

Speaking 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 capable of addressing real-world economic and development challenges.

“We are not merely inaugurating an institute; we are formalizing a legacy of intellectual excellence,” he said, referring to the scholarly contributions of Professor Nicholas Nsowah-Nuamah, after whom the institute is named.
Professor Hammond said the institute was expected to function as a “living laboratory," transforming decades of academic research into real-world applications through predictive intelligence and artificial intelligence-driven innovation.

He stressed the need to bridge the gap between theory and practice by ensuring that students graduate with market-ready skills and entrepreneurial capabilities.

According to him, the institute’s strategic direction is built on three key pillars: a portfolio-first model that prioritizes practical outputs over transcripts; a venture-led pedagogy that integrates real-world problem-solving into learning; and a focus on high-impact skills to enhance graduate employability.
Professor Hammond also highlighted the institute’s guiding philosophy, Ex Africa Nova Lux—meaning “Out of Africa, a New Light”—which positions Africa as a source of innovation, knowledge, and future global leadership.
He urged the board to foster partnerships with industry and international institutions to ensure the institute remains aligned with global standards while addressing African challenges through data and technology.

“As we conclude, let us remember that we are here to turn data into destiny,” he said. “Let the work of this institute begin now.”

The board members pledged to work collaboratively with staff to advance the institute’s mission and support its growth.