Prince Ofosu Sefah is a Ghanaian politician with about 30 years of professional experience spanning manufacturing, banking, ICT, oil and gas, and telecommunications sectors, with work experience in both Central and Western Canada as well as Ghana.[1] From August 2021 until May 6, 2024, he served as the administrator – chief executive officer (CEO) of Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications (GIFEC), where he spearheaded the operations and management of the fund.[2][3][4]
Prince Ofosu Sefah | |
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| Born | Prince Ofosu Sefah |
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| Political party | New Patriotic Party |
| Alma mater | Ryerson University University of Ghana |
Education
editHe attended St. Peters Senior High School.[1] He has a Bachelor of Commerce in Information Technology Management from Ryerson University Toronto, Canada and a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Ghana, Legon.[2] He is certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources International (SPHRi) [5]
Public Service
editHe was the administrator for the Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications (GIFEC),a board member of the Institute of ICT Professionals Ghana and a former board member of the Accra Digital Centre.[2][6] From 2017 to 2021, Mr. Sefah served as the Deputy Director-General for the National Communication Authority (NCA) in charge of Operations, where he led NCA's decentralized Field & Regional Operations across the country as well as oversaw the critical Administration function .[7] [8] He was a board member of the Accra Digital Centre, where he chaired the Board's Technical & Operations Committee.
Politics
editPrince Sefah is an NPP Activist since 1992.
Has held the following Party positions:
- Organiser - NPP Toronto Chapter[9]
- Secretary (2 Terms) - NPP Toronto Chapter [9]
- Secretary - NPP Edmonton Chapter
- Secretary - NPP Canada Branch[9]
- Chairman - Diaspora Patriots in Ghana (DPG) Foundation
- Member of the Council of Patrons - Eastern Region NPP[9]
- Chairman of the Finance Committee - Eastern Region NPP
Honours
editIn the year 2000 he received an economic book price; on the Economy of Developing Countries awarded by Ryerson University. He has achieved an Advanced Leader and Advanced Communicator designations from Toastmasters International.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b "Prince Ofosu Sefa appointed administrator of GIFEC - Public Sector Magazine". 2021-08-09. Retrieved 2024-10-22.
- ^ a b c d "Prince Ofosu Sefa appointed administrator of GIFEC – Asaase Radio". 2021-08-08. Retrieved 2022-05-30.
- ^ "Diaspora Patriots in Ghana donates to NPP PCs". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2022-05-30.
- ^ "Eva Andoh-Poku appointed acting Administrator for GIFEC". Myjoyonline.com. 9 May 2024. p. 1. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
- ^ "Akufo-Addo appoints former NCA Deputy Director General, Prince Sefah as GIFEC CEO - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. 2021-08-11. Retrieved 2024-10-22.
- ^ "Prince Ofosu Sefah writes: NPP's projected win in 2020 not dependent on coincidence but performance". Citinewsroom – Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2020-11-05. Retrieved 2022-05-30.
- ^ "Prince Ofosu Sefah Appointed Administrator of GIFEC". Gifec.gov.gh.
- ^ "Prince Sefah Appointed Deputy Director General, Operations for Ghana's Communication Regulator – National Communications Authority". Retrieved 2024-10-22.
- ^ a b c d "Election 2020: What is Mahama coming to do again? - Prince Ofosu Sefah - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. 2020-11-02. Retrieved 2024-10-24.