Charles Kwakye Osafo is a proud alumnus of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). He obtained his Bachelor of Fine Art in Graphic Design between 1996 and 2000 and was a resident of Queen Elizabeth II Hall during his undergraduate years.
Charles is a port and terminal industry professional with over 19 years of experience at Meridian Port Services, operators of Terminal 3, Port of Tema. His expertise covers planning, operations, project management, and business process development. Representing MPS, he serves on inter-ministerial committees, contributing to customs and trade facilitation, revenue mobilization, policy implementation, and security. He previously worked for six years as a graphic designer in corporate and marketing communications, experience that strengthened his stakeholder engagement skills. Charles is also a part-time lecturer at the Regional Maritime University, teaching master’s students in Port Technology and Planning.
In his current role at Meridian Port Services, Charles supports safe, efficient terminal operations through high-level stakeholder coordination, process optimization, and the practical implementation of government policies at Terminal 3, Port of Tema. He serves as a key liaison between the terminal, port users, state agencies, and international partners, and plays a central role in security and intelligence coordination with both global and national institutions. He also led critical transition planning for the Tema Port Project, overseeing operational handovers, training, systems integration, and the digitization of terminal processes. His professional training in port and customs efficiency, compliance, and anti-corruption underpins his contribution to trade facilitation, revenue assurance, and port security.
Since 2023, Charles has actively supported industry–academia collaboration by coordinating annual industrial tours with the KNUST College of Engineering, exposing students to engineering applications within the maritime sector. This initiative has evolved into a graduate trainee pathway at MPS, strengthening the bridge between classroom learning and industry practice. He has also facilitated similar engagements with the Ghana Health Service (Port Health Division), hosting students from the School of Medical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, for field exposure at the port, advancing his commitment to mentorship, experiential learning, and youth development.
Charles currently serves as the Secretary of the KNUST Alumni Association Spintex Chapter, from where the Mamfe Arboretum Project was conceived. He continues to actively support the initiative through annual field engagements with the technical team. Beyond this project, he has consistently participated in alumni activities, demonstrating sustained commitment to strengthening alumni engagement and impact.
KNUST and its Alumni Association are
truly proud of you
Keep up the good work!