The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Centre for for Plant Medicine Research, at Akuapem Mampong in the Eastern Region, Henry Rockefeller Nimbabuorah has called for strategic partnerships, sustainable resources mobilisation and measurable performance indicators for its progress.
According to him, for the centre to remain relevant and impactful, its mandate must be continuously aligned with national health initiatives and emerging global trends in national production research.
Mr Nimbabuorah made this known at a retreat held at Koforidua in the Eastern Region.
The retreat was on the theme: “Enhancing Strategic Governance And Institutional Management”, and was attended by members of the board of directors, management and other stakeholders.
Brainstorm
The retreat was to brainstorm on the centre’s activities last year and how best to deal with inherent challenges in the future.
According to the Board Chairman, the centre last year raised close to GH¢200 million as Internally Generated Funds (IGF).
He said such a significant performance of the Centre made it possible for it to contribute over GH₵90 million in taxes to the state last year.
The Board Chairman, attributed the successful performance of the centre to the impressive work of the Executive Director, Professor Alex Asase, over the past four years.
Four-year term
He said in view of that, the board had decided to renew his appointment for an additional four-year term, effective April 1, this year.
Mr Nimbabuorah said that as an institution dedicated to the scientific development and promotion of plant-based medicine, both at the national and international levels, it had bridged traditional knowledge and modern science in the health sector.
Global institution
Professor Asase, on his part, stated that his vision was to transform the Centre into a global institution of excellence.
He said that to enable him to do so, there were a number of things to do, such as innovative research, strategic partnerships, ensuring financial and sustainability and good management practices.
He expressed the need for effective collaboration between management and the board to deal with inherent challenges that might arise.
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