Prof. Agyare has now succeeded Prof. Mrs. Rita Akosua Dickson, the first female VC of KNUST, under whose tenure the university chalked significant and landmark successes in the areas of academic and infrastructure, among others. Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, in his address, highlighted the successful tenure of Prof. Mrs. Dickson and admonished the new KNUST VC to continue the extraordinary works of his predecessor to benefit the academic institution and the country in general. “Prof, as you assume this high and respectable office, you follow an accomplished leader whose tenure has left an indelible imprint on KNUST. Prof. Mrs. Akosua Dickson, served with distinction and unwavering commitment. “Your responsibility, therefore, is not to redefine the destination but to provide the leadership, vision, and stewardship needed to guide the university community faithfully and purposefully towards it,” the KNUST Chancellor stated.