A swearing-in ceremony was held on August 26, 2025, at the Ministry of Environment, Science, and Technology (MEST) to formally induct the newly appointed Governing Board Members of the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC).
The event was presided over by Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, Acting Minister for MEST and Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, on behalf of President John Mahama. He administered the oaths of office and secrecy, charging the members to uphold integrity and accountability in the discharge of their duties.
The seven-member Board is chaired by Prof. Abdulai Baba Salifu, with Prof. Francis Gbogbo, Dr. Sena Akosua Yvonne Loh, Prof. Langbong Bimi, Suweibatu Adam (Chief Director of MEST), Albert Quashigah, and Prof. Samuel Boakye Dampare (Director-General of GAEC) serving as members.
In his address, Mr. Buah emphasized that the Board’s tenure coincides with a critical phase of Ghana’s Nuclear Power Programme, which has advanced to Phase II of the International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA) three-phased approach. This phase is a decisive step toward establishing Ghana’s first nuclear power plant to diversify its energy sources.
“Your commitment to ensuring that the Commission meets international nuclear safety and regulatory standards is crucial, as Ghana works closely with the IAEA to advance this ambitious national project,” the Minister said.
He also disclosed that government was in the process of reviewing the GAEC Act (Act 508) to strengthen and reposition the Commission for maximum impact, urging the new Board to support the reforms with urgency and innovative ideas.
On behalf of the Board, Prof. Abdulai Baba Salifu expressed gratitude to the President for the confidence reposed in them, pledging to advance GAEC’s vision. He outlined plans to establish a health facility specializing in nuclear technologies for the treatment of non-communicable diseases, while reaffirming support for national efforts to develop a nuclear power plant.
The ceremony was attended by GAEC management and staff, including Deputy Director-General Prof. Francis Hasford; Director of Administration, William Srekumah; Deputy Director of Finance, Eli Aniabo; Director of the Radiological and Medical Sciences Research Institute, Dr. Theodosia Adom; Head of Legal Affairs, Madam Susana Nyarkoa Addo; and representatives of the Commercialisation and Communication Directorate, Dr. Mark Kwasi Sarfo and Mr. Joshua Yeboah.
