President John Dramani Mahama has appointed renowned Development Economist, Dr. Nii Moi Thompson, as Chairman of the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), subject to consultations with the Council of State.
In his new role, Dr. Thompson will collaborate with key stakeholders, including the Minister for Finance, the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, the Government Statistician, and representatives from the 16 regions, to provide strategic advice to the President and Parliament on Ghana’s development.
Dr. Thompson brings a wealth of experience to his new role, having previously served as Director-General of the NDPC, where he oversaw the development of Ghana’s 40-Year Development Plan.
He also led Ghana’s technical delegations to the United Nations from 2014 to 2015, playing a key role in shaping the country’s national development agenda.
In a related development, President Mahama has also appointed Mr. Albert Kwadwo Twum Boafo as Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC), pending the reconstitution of the Board. Mr. Twum Boafo is a seasoned professional with expertise in civil engineering, finance, and investment analysis.