UG commissions Alex A. Dadey Centre in honour of Dr Alexander Apau Dadey Snr, Father of KGL Boss

The University of Ghana (UG) has recently commissioned the Alex A. Dadey Centre at its Legon campus, honoring Dr. Alexander Apau Dadey Snr., a prominent educationist and administrator who once served on the University's governing council. This state-of-the-art facility, officially opened on October 23, 2026, marks a significant milestone in both the University's and Dr. Dadey's rich history.

To ensure its long-term success, the KGL Foundation has pledged a 20-year funding commitment to the center, solidifying its role within the educational landscape of Ghana.

During the commissioning ceremony, UG's Vice-Chancellor, Professor Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, paid tribute to Dr. Dadey Snr., highlighting his tenure on the University's governing council from 1978 to 1985. She emphasized his invaluable service to the institution, as well as the mentorship he received from the esteemed academic, Professor Alexander Kwapong during his own time as a UG student.

Dr. Dadey Snr.'s influence extended beyond academia; he held significant leadership roles in Ghana's education sector. For five years, he served as the National Chairman of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), and for six years, he led the Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS). As headmaster of Achimota Senior High School and Okuapeman Senior High School, he demonstrated his dedication to nurturing young minds and fostering educational excellence.

Alex Apau Dadey, Dr. Dadey Snr.'s son and Founder & Executive Chairman of the KGL Group of Companies, delivered a heartfelt address at the event. He described his father as a paragon of discipline, integrity, humility, intellectual curiosity, and unwavering commitment to public service. Drawing from his father's teachings, Alex reflected on the importance of measuring success not merely by personal wealth, but by the transformative impact on individuals, society, and national development. He stressed that true legacy lies in what remains after one's departure from this world.

The establishment of the KGL Foundation, rooted in the Dadey family's commitment to giving back, has been instrumental in the commissioning of the Alex A. Dadey Centre. This foundation, which supports education, healthcare, sports, and other social development initiatives, has already commissioned several projects. Among these are a 250-capacity technology center at Aburi Girls’ Senior High School and a sports complex for Mfantsipim Senior High School in Cape Coast.

Additionally, the Foundation is partnering with the Ghana Medical Trust Fund to build a diagnostic center at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital, also known as Ridge Hospital. In Kumasi, the KGL Eve Medical Centre at the KNUST Medical Village, dedicated to women's wellness, mental health, and general medical services, is another testament to the Foundation's dedication to holistic healthcare.

Beyond physical infrastructure, the KGL Foundation has actively supported Ghana's national football teams, juvenile football leagues, and the Ghana Football Association, while providing scholarships to thousands of students. This multifaceted approach to philanthropy underscores the family's belief that wealth creation and distribution should foster long-term prosperity for the communities they engage with.

The 20-year funding commitment to the Alex A. Dadey Centre underscores the Dadey family's enduring investment in education and the University of Ghana. This center stands as a testament to Dr. Alexander Apau Dadey Snr.'s legacy and the family's unwavering dedication to nurturing minds, uplifting communities, and transforming lives.