10/01/2026
The Power of Campus Radio: Nurturing Ghana’s Future Leaders
As the manager of KTU Radio, a campus FM station operated by Koforidua Technical University, I have seen firsthand the impact of local broadcasting on students and the community in general.
Campus radios are more than just a platform for music and entertainment – they are a launchpad for young talent and a catalyst for innovation.
What’s Campus Radio?
Campus radio is a type of radio station that operates from a university or college campus, and typically run by students.
It is a not-for-profit media organisation that provides a platform for students to gain hands-on experience in broadcasting, journalism, and media production while serving the campus community.
Ghana has 24 campus radio stations. These stations are part of the 768 FM broadcasting stations that have been given frequency authorisation by the regulator National Communications Authority (NCA). But out of the total number, 552 stations are currently operational as at Third Quarter of 2025.
As a radio station operated within the ambit of educational institutions, campus radio enhances teaching and learning by:
1.Providing practical training for students in media and communication, and related courses
2.Serving as a platform for research dissemination and community engagement, and
3.Promoting campus events, debates, and discussions on topical issues
Campus-based FM stations (like KTU Radio) play a central role in nurturing young talent, promoting local content, and driving social impact. It provides a voice for young people who want to drive change in the community.
The motivation for joining a campus community radio should be largely driven by passion, not pay. There are many examples of respectable professionals in Ghana today who started their journey at a university radio such as Radio Univers(Legon), Focus FM (Kumasi), ATL FM(Cape Coast), Radio Windybay (Winneba), and KTU Radio(Koforidua). That’s a discussion for another day.
Campus radio stations are in no competition with commercial FM stations. As a matter of fact, the survival of the later hinges on the success of the campus radio stations. Who trains the various talents for them to use? No argument!
Working as a manager of a university FM is a ‘calling’. The job goes beyond technical expertise. Emotional intelligence is everything because young people (Gen Zs) who are engaged in voluntary service are hard to managed.
I salute my colleague managers in the various educational institutions for keeping the vision of campus radio alive despite funding constraints, limited resources and infrastructure gaps.
To young people and creatives, I say get involved with your campus radio. No experience required! Whether you are passionate about music, tech, or storytelling, there is a place for you.
By supporting campus radios, we invest in Ghana's future —nurturing talent, promoting local content, and driving social impact.
Make a donation to your local campus radio station today!
About the author
Daniel Ofosu (well known as Kasatintin) is the Manager of KTU Radio, Koforidua Technical University.
He is an award-winning media professional with 20+ years of experience in radio, TV, print journalism, and online media.
He is the Founding Editor of Kasatintin Media, a digital news and media company.
Skilled in radio and TV production, content creation, and team leadership, Ofosu is passionate about nurturing young talent and promoting local content in Ghana.
