Dr. Nii Moi Thompson appointed chairman of NDPC

Development Economist Dr. Nii Moi Thompson has been appointed as Chairman of the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), pending consultations with the Council of State.

Dr. Thompson, who previously served as Director-General of the NDPC, was instrumental in drafting Ghana’s 40-Year Development Plan. Between 2014 and 2015, he led Ghana’s technical delegations to the United Nations (UN), contributing to the formulation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and later integrating them into the country’s national development framework.

In his new role, he will collaborate with key stakeholders, including the Minister for Finance, the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, the Government Statistician, and regional representatives, to provide strategic policy guidance to the president and parliament.

In a separate appointment, President John Dramani Mahama has designated Mr. Albert Kwadwo Twum Boafo as the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) until a new Board is constituted.

Mr. Twum Boafo, a seasoned Civil Engineer and finance expert, previously served as Chief Executive of the Ghana Free Zones Authority from 2009 to 2017. His academic credentials include a BEng in Materials Engineering from the University of Wales, an MSc in Civil Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and an MBA in Finance and Investment Analysis from Stetson University, USA.

According to the presidency, these appointments reflect the Mahama administration’s commitment to enhancing national planning and financial oversight as part of its broader governance agenda.