Meet The University Professor Who Trained Five Current Ministers

 

Professor Raymond Atuguba, a former Dean of the University of Ghana School of Law, is one of Ghana’s most influential academic mentors, quietly shaping the country’s top decision-makers. Beyond his reputation as a legal scholar, he has played a central role in preparing students who now hold key positions across government.

Throughout his career, Prof. Atuguba has taught both undergraduate and graduate students, but his reach goes far beyond lectures. Known for his intellectual rigor, critical thinking, and candid commentary on governance, social justice, and constitutional issues, he has motivated generations to apply legal principles to national development challenges.

Many of his protégés now serve in ministries including Justice, Education, Finance, and Works and Housing. Some were his direct students in constitutional law and legal theory, while others interacted with him through mentorship initiatives, public lectures, and policy workshops during their university years.

Prof. Atuguba’s contributions also include public service, having served as Executive Secretary to President John Evans Atta Mills, a role that bridged legal scholarship with policymaking and executive administration. This dual experience allows him to offer a rare perspective on the link between legal education and leadership.

According to university records and former students, Prof. Atuguba continues to influence Ghana’s leadership not from the political spotlight, but from the classroom, where he continues to guide and shape the leaders of tomorrow.

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