Kofi Bosompem Osafo-Maafo, son of Osafo Marfo, has been appointed as the new Director-General of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) by President Akufo-Addo.
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The appointment comes after Dr. John Ofori Tenkorang, the former Director-General, was relieved of his duties and instructed to hand over to Osafo-Maafo by Monday, April 15, 2024.
Sources within the Presidency revealed that Osafo-Maafo, who previously served as the Deputy Director-General for Investments, has been promoted to lead SSNIT.
Additionally, Pearl Nana Ama Darko, the former Deputy Director-General for Operations and Benefits, has been reassigned to the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) as the Commissioner for Support Services.
As part of the reshuffle, Juliana Kpedekpo has been appointed as the new Deputy Director-General for Operations and Benefits, while a new Deputy Director-General for Investment and Development will be appointed in due course.
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President Akufo-Addo has been implementing various changes in his government since February 14, including replacing and dismissing some ministers. One recent change involves swapping the Upper East and Upper West Regional Ministers.
Hon. Stephen Yakubu, the former Upper East Regional Minister, has been appointed as the new Upper West Regional Minister, while Hafiz Bin Salih, the former Upper West Regional Minister, has assumed the role of Upper East Regional Minister.
These adjustments aim to enhance governance efficiency nationwide, with the appointed ministers tasked with advancing the welfare and development of the people in their respective regions.
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