The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, on Friday, July 11, 2025, swore in new members of the Governing Council of the Institute of Local Government Studies (ILGS) and the Governing Board of the Land Use and Spatial Planning Authority (LUSPA) at the Ministry’s Conference Room in Accra.
The ceremony marked the inauguration of Dr William Kofi Ahadzie as Chairperson of the ILGS Council and Pln. Jonathan Azaaso as Chairperson of the LUSPA Governing Board, following their appointment by President John Dramani Mahama in consultation with the Council of State.
In his address, the Minister congratulated the new board members and emphasised the critical roles of ILGS and LUSPA in advancing the president’s “Resetting Ghana Agenda.”
He urged ILGS to enhance capacity-building for Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs), Assembly Members, and officials to improve service delivery.
The Minister also highlighted plans to upgrade ILGS into a specialised university focused on local governance and development.
For LUSPA, the Minister called for stricter enforcement of the Land Use and Spatial Planning Act (Act 925) to address urban management challenges such as housing, transportation, and flooding.
He announced plans to issue directives for MMDAs to establish permanent Public Data Rooms to promote transparency and orderly development.
Dr William Kofi Ahadzie, in his remarks as ILGS Council Chairperson, expressed gratitude to the President and the Minister for the appointments. He pledged the Council’s commitment to supporting ILGS in delivering professional training and research to enhance local governance.
The ceremony was attended by the Deputy Minister, Rita Naa Odoley Sowah (MP), Chief Director Amin Abdul-Rahaman, and other dignitaries.
Members of the ILGS Governing Council:
1. Dr. William Kofi Ahadzie
2. Professor Nicholas Awortwi
3. Pln. Samuel Seth Passah
4. Audrey Smock Amoah
5. Sheriff J. Amarh
6. Ing. Mabel Akuorkor Amoako-Atta
7. Prof. Lord Mensah
8. Dr. Edinam Kakra Avoke
9. Abdul-Mumuni Ewuntomah
10. Andaratu Achuliwor Khalid
11. Professor Samuel Aniegye Ntewusu
Members of the LUSPA Governing Board:
1. Jonathan Kwasi Azasoo
2. Usama Iddrisu Samu
3. Cephas Adjei Mensah
4. Surv. Hope Boye Agbah
5. Ing. George Kodwe Addison
6. Josephine Manu
7. Paul Siameh
8. Kwadwo Yeboah
9. Dr. Jacob Paarechuga Anankware
10. Anthony Mallen Ntiador
11. Gad Asorwoe Akwensivie
12. Audrey Smock Amoah
13. Naa Puowele Karbo III
14. Jimmy Aidoo
15. Dr. Ing. Alexander Boakye Marful
16. Ing. Francis Laako Larkai
17. Tina Dzigbordi Wemegah
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