The Legacy Leadership Summit Ghana 2025, a summit dedicated to improving leadership and literacy has been held at the University of Cape Coast (UCC).
The two-day summit held on the 15th and 16th of July, 2025 was organized by the UCC in collaboration with US-based Legacy Library under the theme “Leadership and Literacy: Empowering Visionary Leaders, Transforming Education, and Shaping the Future.”
The summit saw prominent figures addressing key issues in education and leadership with attendees including academics, politicians, students and virtual participants taking part.
The Pro Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast and chair of the summit, Professor Denis Worlanyo Aheto, in his opening address emphasized the vital role of leadership and literacy in societal development.
He urged participants to reimagine leadership through the lens of literacy, viewed as a crucial tool for critical thinking, effective communication, and responsible decision-making.
Prof. Aheto argued that education and literacy have always been the primary instruments by which societies nurture future leaders.
“Without access to knowledge, there can be no vision, and without vision, there can be no future worth aspiring to. That is why the University of Cape Coast is proud to align with the Legacy Library, a visionary institution whose mission resonates deeply with our own ideals as a university.”
On his part, the Provost of the College of Education Studies at the University of Cape Coast, Professor Douglas Darko Agyei, reiterated the summit’s aim to provide valuable insights for those committed to educational transformation, fostering an interactive environment for discussions on critical topics like technology integration and cybersecurity.
Meanwhile, he said the target of the summit extends beyond scholars in education, leadership or literacy with expectation that will offer valuable insights for those passionate about transforming education.
Prof. Darko Agyei said the summit targets a diverse range of participants, including researchers from non-education disciplines, administrators, policymakers, government officials, teacher educators, students, student leaders and aspiring school leaders.
“Our goal is to build meaningful and lasting partnerships that value and promote local expertise while enriching it through cross-cultural collaboration and shared learning,” he said.
The Chief Executive Officer of Legacy Library and host of the summit, Dr. Gigi Darko, shared her inspiring personal journey and underscored the transformative power of education.
She highlighted her dedication to establishing libraries and digital learning centers to bridge the access gap to books and technology, a mission deeply rooted in her own experiences.
At the summit, a professor from National University in the United States of America, Dr. Gary Walker-Roberts, who presented on “Educational Leadership and the Power of Literacy,” challenged attendees to understand their core motivations, overcome self-doubt, and embrace the evolving landscape of education, including digital literacy and the impact of artificial intelligence.
He challenged attendees to understand their core motivations, overcome self-doubt, and embrace the evolving landscape of education, including digital literacy and the impact of artificial intelligence.
The summit, which lasted for two days, saw the active participation of academia, teachers and school administrators. Several workshops and panel discussions were held during the two-day summit.
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Source: Afote Asomdwoe Laryea/ATLFMNEWS
