President John Dramani Mahama has charged the newly inaugurated National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) and Parliament to consolidate Ghana’s various development frameworks into a single, inclusive, and forward-looking national plan.
Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony of the 37-member NDPC on Tuesday, May 19, President Mahama emphasized the urgent need for a long-term development agenda that transcends political cycles and reflects the aspirations of all Ghanaians.
“Ghanaians increasingly demand a stable and predictable path for national development that goes beyond our electoral cycles and partisan interests,” the President said.
He specifically called on the NDPC to harmonize key strategic frameworks, including the Ghana Beyond Aid Charter, the Ghana@100 Long-Term Development Framework, and the Vision 2057 Perspective Plan, into a single cohesive roadmap for national development.
“This must be done in close collaboration and consultation with Parliament and the people’s representatives to ensure that the final plan reflects a broad national consensus,” Mahama stated.
He also stressed the importance of regular reviews of the plan to ensure it remains responsive to both domestic priorities and global challenges.
The newly reconstituted commission is chaired by economist Dr. Nii Moi Thompson.
Find full names of members below
| No | Name | Membership | Expertise | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Nii Moi Thompson | Chairman | Economics | Confirmed |
| 2 | Hon. Cassiel Ato Forson | Minister, Ministry of Finance (ex-officio) | Confirmed | |
| 3 | Dr. Johnson Asiamah | Governor, Bank of Ghana (ex-officio) | Confirmed | |
| 4 | Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu | Government Statistician, GSS (ex-officio) | Out of the country | |
| 5 | Dr. Audrey Smock Amoah | DG, NDPC (ex-officio) | Confirmed | |
| 6 | Hon. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey | Minister, Gender, Children & Social Prot. | Confirmed | |
| 7 | Hon. Abla Dzifa Gomashie | Minister, Tourism, Culture & Creative Arts | Confirmed | |
| 8 | Hon. Ahmed Ibrahim | Minister, Local Gov’t, Chieftaincy & Rel. Affairs | Confirmed | |
| 9 | Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu Adjare | Minister, Trade, Agribusiness & Industry | Confirmed | |
| 10 | Hon. Abdul-Rashid H. Pelpuo | Minister, Labour, Jobs & Employment | Out of the country | |
| 11 | Hon. Lydia Lamisi Akanvariba | Minister of State, Public Sector Reforms | Confirmed | |
| 12 | Mr. Joseph Baradoe | Ahafo Representative | Development Policy & Planning | Confirmed |
| 13 | Sir Charles Adjei | Ashanti Representative | Economics | Confirmed |
| 14 | Prof. John Yaw Akparep | Bono East Representative | Organisational Management | Confirmed |
| 15 | Dr. Thomas Agyei | Bono Representative | Botanics | Confirmed |
| 16 | Mr. Samuel Baabu Danso | Central Representative | Finance Entrepreneur | Confirmed |
| 17 | Hon. Andrews Sodah | Eastern Representative | Management | Confirmed |
| 18 | Mr. Moses Baafi Acheampong | Greater Accra Representative | Law | Confirmed |
| 19 | Mr. David Yenukwa Kombat | North East Representative | Population Studies | Confirmed |
| 20 | Mr. Bernard Bagyepu Jagri | Northern Representative | Social Science | Confirmed |
| 21 | Mr. Mohammed S. Awal | Oti Representative | Governance and Development | Confirmed |
| 22 | Dr. Sachibu Mohammed | Savannah Representative | Endogenous & Intl. Development | Confirmed |
| 23 | Ms. Zeinabu Mohammed Ayariga | Upper East Representative | Management | Confirmed |
| 24 | Prof. Elijah Yendaw | Upper West Representative | Population and Health | Confirmed |
| 25 | Dr. Elikplim Apetorgbor | Volta Representative | Energy Law & Economics | Confirmed |
| 26 | Ms. Charlotte Otuwa Odum | Western Representative | Economic Management | Confirmed |
| 27 | Dr. Emmanuel Carsamer | Western North Representative | Economics | Confirmed |
| 28 | Mr. Seth Ofori-Ohene | Expert | Finance and Business | Confirmed |
| 29 | Mr. Abdul-Nasser Alidu | Expert | Finance & Economics | Confirmed |
| 30 | Prof. William Baah-Boateng | Expert | Labour Economics | Confirmed |
| 31 | Mrs. Mona Quartey | Expert | Financial Economics | Out of the country |
| 32 | Ms. Emelia Affi Agbenyo | Expert | Skills/Jobs/Gender | Confirmed |
| 33 | Mr. Kofi Nsiah-Poku | AGI | MD, Kina Group | Out of the country |
| 34 | Mr. Franklin Owusu Ansah | Organised Labour | GS, Health Services Workers Union | Confirmed |
| 35 | Mr. Michael Bozumbil | Ghana Employers Association | CEO, Petrosol Plantimun Energy | Confirmed |
| 36 | Mr. Percy Anaab Bukari | Ghana Institute of Planning | GIP President/Planning | Confirmed |
| 37 | Dr. William Cantah | Academic Institution (UCC) | Economics | Confirmed |
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