Prof. Patience Aseweh Abor Becomes First Female Full Professor at University of Ghana Business School
The University of Ghana Business School (UGBS) has marked a significant milestone in its history with the promotion of Prof. Patience Aseweh Abor to the rank of full professor, making her the first woman to attain this prestigious academic title at the school. A seasoned scholar in Health Policy and Management, Prof. Abor’s promotion crowns over a decade of distinguished service in academia, research, leadership, and public service.
Prof. Aseweh Abor joined UGBS as a Graduate Assistant in 2007 and steadily rose through the ranks, becoming an Associate Professor in 2021. Her promotion to full professorship recognises her exceptional contributions to research, teaching, mentoring and university administration. She has served in numerous leadership capacities at the university, including Coordinator of Graduate Programmes, Hall Tutor at Akuafo Hall, and Member of the University’s Academic Board.
Her research, which spans healthcare governance, universal health coverage, leadership in health institutions and maternal health, has earned local and international recognition. She has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and contributed to several books on health policy and governance in Africa. She is also a recipient of multiple research grants from organisations such as the World Health Organisation, African Economic Research Consortium, and International Finance Corporation.
In addition to her academic accomplishments, Wegeiwor, as she is popularly known, is a registered nurse, actress, musician, and social entrepreneur. She is the Founder and Director of ExGlo Foundation, a nonprofit organisation dedicated to improving access to healthcare and education in deprived communities in Ghana.
“This promotion is humbling, and I hope it inspires young women and girls across Ghana and Africa to believe that it is possible to combine passion, service, and scholarship to make a lasting impact,” Prof. Abor said. Currently serving as a visiting professor at the University of Chester (UK) and the University at Buffalo (USA), Prof. Abor continues to bridge academia and practice, mentoring a new generation of African scholars and health leaders. Her holistic approach to wellness, combining scholarship and creative arts, has made her a sought-after speaker on platforms addressing public health, personal development, and emotional wellness.