Festus Nyame is Lawyer by profession and a distinguished university administrator with over two decades of experience in higher education governance. He currently serves as the Deputy Registrar and Head of the Human Resource Division at KNUST.

Since joining KNUST in 2001, Mr. Nyame has held a diverse portfolio of leadership roles, including Registrar for the KNUST School of Business, the Faculty of Biosciences, the Faculty of Physical and Computational Sciences, the Vice-Chancellor’s Office, and the Alumni Office. A staunch advocate for labour rights and administrative excellence, he served as the secretary and, currently, the President of the Ghana Association of University Administrators (GAUA), KNUST local, and a key member of the National Negotiation Team, where he leads engagements with the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission and GTEC, the National Labour Commission and other governmental bodies.

Beyond his administrative duties, Mr. Nyame is a prolific author of 15 books focused on career development and academic success, such as Making Effective Career Decisions and Admissions Guide into Tertiary Institutions in Ghana. For 15 years, he has spearheaded a Community Impact Outreach programme, providing career counselling and mentorship to schools and churches across Ghana. He holds a B.L. (Professional Law), LLB, MBA in Human Resource Management, and a B.Ed.