In his inaugural lecture at the University of Ghana’s Great Hall, Professor Justice Nyigmah Bawole of the Business School argued that Ghana’s battle with corruption demands more than arrests and fines—it requires a national moral renaissance.
Describing corruption as a symptom of “failing public administration,” Prof. Bawole called for an ethics overhaul starting in schools, workplaces, and community organizations. “We must build integrity into our social fabric,” he said, warning that punitive actions alone are “firefighting” without lasting impact.
The Dean outlined a three‑pillar strategy: sustained civic education to instil civic responsibility from childhood; leadership training that emphasizes values alongside skills; and public recognition programs celebrating integrity champions in government and industry.
By embedding ethics into Ghana’s institutions, Prof. Bawole believes the country can transform its “wicked problems” into opportunities for sustainable growth, restoring trust in both public and private sectors. “Policies matter, but without a moral compass guiding their implementation, they falter,” he concluded.
