Archbishop Dr. Charles Agyinasare has been inducted as a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Leadership and Governance (CILG), joining 16 other distinguished professionals in a recognition ceremony that brought together leaders from diverse professional backgrounds.
The induction, held in Kumasi, saw the prominent clergyman awarded the prestigious designation Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Leadership and Governance (FCILG), in recognition of his decades of leadership and service.
He was inducted alongside Air Vice Marshal David Anertey Akrong, Commandant of the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre, and 15 other professionals.
A further 63 individuals were admitted as Members of the Institute, earning the designation MCILG.
The ceremony was chaired by Dr Nana Adwoa Konadu FCILG, Acting Director of Human Resources at the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC), Accra.
Leadership beyond professional boundaries
The induction highlighted the growing importance of leadership and governance as cross-cutting competencies that transcend professional and institutional boundaries.
The diversity of the new Fellows and Members, drawn from fields including engineering, academia, medicine, law and finance, reflects the Institute’s ambition to promote a common standard of integrity, competence and visionary leadership across different sectors.
Archbishop Agyinasare’s recognition was particularly significant given his extensive experience in religious, educational and institutional leadership.
As founder and prelate of Perez Chapel International, Chancellor of Perez University College and President of the Bible Society of Ghana, he has, over several decades, occupied leadership positions in Ghana and internationally.
His academic credentials include master’s and doctoral qualifications in Practical Theology, an MBA in Human Resource Management and a PhD in Leadership and Business.
He also develops and teaches graduate-level courses in ministry, business and leadership, contributing to the development of future leaders.
Seth Terkper receives honorary fellowship
The ceremony also recognised other prominent personalities for their contributions to leadership and professional development.
Dr Daniel Haizel, FCILG, was named the Institute’s Distinguished Personality of the Year, while Hon. Dr Seth Terkper, Presidential Advisor on the Economy, was inducted as an Honorary Fellow with the designation HonFCILG.
CILG operates in 51 countries
The Chartered Institute of Leadership and Governance is a professional body established under the laws of the State of New Mexico, United States, and registered in Ghana.
The Institute currently operates in 51 countries, with Dr Asare Bediako Adams serving as its Country Director in Ghana.
Its mandate is to develop and apply leadership and governance competencies to improve professional practice, institutional administration and organisational performance.
Through professional training, practical administrative skills and leadership development programmes, the Institute seeks to equip individuals to respond effectively to managerial challenges while upholding sound governance principles.
The induction of the new Fellows and Members adds to its growing professional community, with a shared commitment to strengthening leadership capacity and promoting good governance in Ghana and beyond.
By: Christian Kpesese
