Board of Directors

Guiding the University’s mission with integrity, excellence, and a global perspective.

Role of the Board

The Board of Directors provides strategic oversight, fiduciary stewardship, and ethical leadership to ensure FBCU advances its mission of transformative education and research.

Strategic Direction

Define long-term priorities, ensure mission alignment, and evaluate institutional performance.

  • Approve mission and vision updates
  • Review strategic plans and KPIs
  • Oversee risk management frameworks

Fiduciary Oversight

Safeguard resources through responsible budgeting, auditing, and sustainable investments.

  • Approve annual budgets
  • Monitor audits and compliance
  • Ensure financial sustainability

Leadership & Governance

Select and support executive leadership while promoting effective governance practices.

  • Appoint and evaluate the President
  • Maintain committee structures
  • Foster a culture of excellence

Guiding Principles

Our governance is anchored in transparency, accountability, inclusivity, and service to society.

Integrity & Ethics

Act with honesty, avoid conflicts of interest, and uphold the public trust.

Accountability

Establish measurable outcomes, review progress, and communicate results.

Diversity & Inclusion

Champion diverse perspectives and inclusive decision-making processes.

Innovation

Encourage continuous improvement and evidence-based policies.

Board Composition

A balanced representation of academia, industry, community leadership, and alumni ensures informed and future-ready governance.

Membership

  • Independent Directors
  • Academic Representatives
  • Industry & Community Leaders
  • Alumni & Student Voice (advisory)

Committees

  • Governance & Nominations
  • Finance & Audit
  • Risk & Compliance
  • Stakeholder & Community Engagement

Distinguished Profiles

Illustrative examples of board members’ backgrounds and global impact.

Dr. Ada Mensah

Chairperson | Former VP, Global Health NGO
Led multi-country initiatives on health systems strengthening; champion of equitable access and data-driven policy.

Eng. Samuel Owusu

Vice Chair | CTO, Renewable Energy Firm
Expert in sustainable infrastructure and energy access; supporter of campus decarbonization projects.

Prof. Grace Achieng

Academic Representative | Dean, Health Sciences
Distinguished scholar in public health and community care with a track record of impactful research.

Message from the Chairperson

“At ICU, governance is more than oversight, it’s a commitment to stewardship, trust, and elevating human potential. Together, we will nurture a university where innovation serves society and excellence is shared.”

Transparency & Accountability

We embrace openness in our decision-making and create channels for community input.

Disclosures

  • Annual reports and audited statements
  • Meeting schedules and summaries
  • Contact channels for stakeholders

Commitment

Uphold the highest standards of governance and continuous improvement aligned with international benchmarks.