President John Dramani Mahama has directed newly sworn-in members of the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) to harmonise existing national development strategies into a single, coherent, and inclusive long-term plan.

Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony of new NDPC held at the Jubilee House on Tuesday, 20th May, President Mahama underscored the importance of a unified national vision to guide Ghana’s development trajectory.

He stressed that the new plan must not only be forward-looking but should also reflect a broad national consensus, incorporating the views of Parliament and the citizenry.

President Mahama recommended that the eventual development framework be subjected to regular reviews to ensure it remains relevant and responsive to evolving national needs and global dynamics.

The NDPC, as mandated by the Constitution, is tasked with advising the President on development planning policy and strategy and coordinating national development activities across sectors.

The newly constituted Commission is expected to play a central role in shaping Ghana’s medium- to long-term development agenda, with a focus on sustainability, inclusivity, and resilience.