The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, has been sworn-in as Board Chairman of the Ghana Port and Harbours Authority (GPHA).
The nine-member Board of Directors for the GPHA with other members to include were sworn-in on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at a short ceremony in Accra.
Minister for Transport, Joseph Nikpe Bukari, sworn them into office with Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Shippers Authority, Professor Ransford Gyampo also being a member of the newly constituted board.
The rest includes; Brig. Gen. Paul Seidu Tanye-Kulono – Director General, GPHA, Mr. Zumah Tebon – Director of Port, Tema, Capt. Richmond Quayeson – Director of Port, Takoradi, and Stephane Abbas Meizan – President, Ghana Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Others are Dan Abdul-Latif – MP, Ablekuma Central, Mr. Adam Imoru Ayarna – Vice President, Shipowners and Agents Association of Ghana, Mrs. Mabel Sagoe – Chief Director, Ministry of Transport and Ebenezer Perry-Ellis- Worker’s Representative.
In his address, Minister for Transport, Joseph Nikpe Bukari, charged the Board to carry out their mandate diligently and pursue reforms that will position the Port Authority as the leading trade and logistics hub in West Africa.
Speaking on behalf of the Board, Johnson Asiedu Nketiah expressed gratitude for the trust reposed in them and pledged to work collaboratively.
He stressed, ensuring that their work output will help boost investors confidence in the maritime sector and ensure efficiency at the Ports.
