The University of Ghana is proud to announce that Dr. Monica Mensah Danquah, a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Information Studies and Hall Tutor at Legon Hall, has been elected Chair of the Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Division Committee of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) for the 2025–2027 term.
Dr. Danquah’s election follows a highly competitive selection process that drew candidates from across the Sub-Saharan African region. Her appointment is a powerful endorsement of her extensive leadership in library and information science, and a recognition of her commitment to advancing equitable access to knowledge and information.
As Chair of the IFLA Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Division, Dr. Danquah will lead efforts to strengthen library institutions, champion inclusive development through knowledge-sharing, and advocate for the right to information across the continent.
IFLA, the leading global body representing libraries and information services, empowers librarians through its regional divisions by promoting professional development, shaping global policies, and pushing for universal access to information as a fundamental human right.
Dr. Danquah brings a wealth of experience to the role. She currently serves as Vice Chair of the same regional division and is also the Editor-in-Chief of the Ghana Library Journal. In addition, she serves as the Public Relations Officer for the Library Education and Training Institutions Section (LETIS) under the African Library and Information Associations and Institutions (AfLIA). Her work spans knowledge management, information literacy, and capacity-building initiatives, and she is widely known for her innovative approach to library services and higher education.
Speaking on her election, Dr. Danquah expressed gratitude and enthusiasm. “This is a significant opportunity to put the University of Ghana on the global map,” she said. “I look forward to building stronger partnerships and promoting thought leadership within the African library and information space.”
The University community extends heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Monica Mensah Danquah on this remarkable achievement and wishes her every success as she takes on this key leadership role in IFLA.
