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The Deputy Minister for Finance, Thomas Ampem Nyarko, has sworn in an eight-member Board of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF) in Accra.
In his address, Mr Nyarko emphasised the government’s confidence in the new Board, describing their appointment as a reflection of trust in their expertise, leadership, and capacity to deliver on national infrastructure priorities.
He charged the Board to focus on identifying and financing viable infrastructure projects capable of attracting both domestic and international investments, to accelerate sustainable economic growth.
“You are entrusted with the responsibility of spearheading critical infrastructure investments that will drive inclusive development and long-term national transformation,” the Minister stated.
Members of the newly inaugurated board are;
- Franklin Mensah, Chairperson
- Nana Dwemoh Benneh, Chief Executive Officer of GIIF
- Theresa Lardi Awuni
- Dr Eric Afful
- Thomas Worlanyo Tsekpo
- Harriet Anewenah
- Linda Quaynor and
- Nana Ansah Kwao IV.
The Board Chair, Mr Mensah expressed appreciation to President John Mahama and the Finance Ministry for the opportunity to serve. He assured the public that the Board would be results-oriented and dedicated to delivering on its core mandate.
“We are committed to making GIIF a key driver of Ghana’s infrastructure revolution,” he affirmed.
The GIIF is Ghana’s sovereign wealth fund established to support strategic infrastructure development through long-term financing and investment partnerships.
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