{
  "id": 6144393,
  "title": "Republic Bank, UPSA sign MOU to strengthen staff skills and industry-academia collaboration",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/republic-bank-upsa-sign-mou-to-strengthen-staff-skills-and-industry",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-07T15:16:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Joy Business",
    "slug": "joy-business",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/republic-bank-upsa-sign-mou-to-strengthen-staff-skills-and-industry-academia-collaboration/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Republic Bank PLC and the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance collaboration between industry and academia, with a primary focus on professional training and skills development for Republic Bank employees. The agreement, signed at Republic Bank's Head Office, aims to provide bank staff with access to professional training and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programmes designed to update their knowledge, bolster their competencies, and improve workplace performance.\n\nRepublic Bank's Managing Director, Dr Benjamin Dzoboku, emphasized the partnership's significance in reinforcing the bank's commitment to investing in its human resources. He highlighted human resources as a vital asset for every institution, stressing that sustainable growth necessitates continuous employee development. Dr Dzoboku underscored the bank's dedication to nurturing its staff, viewing human capital investment as crucial for leadership development and building a robust legacy for future generations. He further explained that UPSA's expertise would aid the bank in developing employees' skills and enhancing their capacity to adapt to evolving demands within the banking sector.\n\nSpeaking for UPSA's Vice Chancellor, Professor Samuel Antwi, he expressed excitement about the MOU, which envisions bridging the gap between industry and academia while bringing academic expertise to the industry's doorstep. He highlighted that one of the MOU's key aspects was to enable UPSA to provide professional training and CPD programmes for Republic Bank employees. Professor Antwi explained that continuous professional development is essential, as employees who have spent years in the workforce might miss emerging developments and new practices. The partnership, he said, would empower Republic Bank staff to update their knowledge and acquire pertinent skills for the changing professional landscape.\n\nProfessor Antwi praised UPSA for its willingness to partner with Republic Bank, describing the university as well-positioned to provide necessary training and expertise. The MOU also encompasses other mutually beneficial areas such as business arrangements and additional collaborative initiatives between the two institutions. Anticipating tangible benefits for both entities, Professor Antwi noted that Republic Bank, as an alumnus of UPSA, emphasized the university's commitment to fulfilling the MOU's various commitments. Both institutions pledged to collaborate and leverage their respective strengths to support staff development and sustainable institutional growth.",
  "summary": "The agreement is expected to provide Republic Bank employees with access to professional training and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programmes designed to update their knowledge, strengthen their competencies and improve workplace performance.",
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        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Republic Bank, UPSA sign MOU to strengthen staff skills and industry-academia collaboration",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/republic-bank-upsa-sign-mou-to-strengthen-staff-skills-and-industry-6150398",
        "published": "2026-09-07T15:16:30.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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