Michael Okyere Baafi is a Ghanaian politician and businessman who was appointed Executive Secretary of the Ghana Free Zones Board in 2017.[1] and resigned in 2021 following his election as the Member of parliament for the New Juaben South (Ghana parliament constituency). [2][3][4]
Hon. Michael Okyere Baafi | |
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| Member of Parliament for New Juaben South (Ghana parliament constituency) | |
| Assumed office 7 January 2021 | |
| President | Nana Akufo-Addo |
| Preceded by | Mark Assibey-Yeboah |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality |  Ghanaian |
| Political party | New Patriotic Party |
| Spouse | Lawyer Mrs. Ewura Esi Okyere Baafi |
| Children | 1 |
| Occupation | Businessman, Politician |
Work experience
editOkyere Baafi was the Head of Sales and Marketing at the Phoenix Insurance.[5][6]
He holds MBA in Marketing and Corporate Strategy from the University of Ghana, and a Bachelor of Education (Honours) degree, University of Cape Coast.[7]
He is a member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing, UK and has over 10 years experience in insurance marketing.[8]
Politics
editHe is a member of the New Patriotic Party and is currently the Chairman of the Finance Committee of the National Youth Wing of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). He is also a member of the Trade and Industry sub-Committee of the Transition team and was the Vice Chairman of the New Juaben South constituency. He is currently the member of parliament for New Juaben South (Ghana parliament constituency) in the Eastern Region. [9][10]
Executive Secretary at Ghana Free Zones Board
editBaafi's appointment took effect on 26 January 2017. Assuming office as the GFZB secretary, he has made a contribution to society by supporting the construction of a modern computer laboratory for the Wesley Methodist Basic School at Koforidua in the Eastern Region[11][12] and promises serve in the interest of local investors during his term of office.[13][14][15]
Personal life
editMichael Okyere Baafi hails from Koforidua in the Eastern Region. He is married to lawyer Mrs. Ewura Esi Okyere Baafi and they have a son.[16]Michael okyere Baafi is a christian.[17]
References
edit- ^ "key personnel". gfzb government ghana. Retrieved 2021-03-06.
- ^ Online, Peace FM. "Michael Okyere Baafi Appointed Exec Sec Of Ghana Free Zones Authority". PeaceFmOnline. Retrieved 2017-08-24.
- ^ Quarshie, M. "President Akufo-Addo appoints Okyere Baafi as Ghana Free Zones Authority boss". Yen - Ghana news. Retrieved 2017-08-24.
- ^ "NPP Member of Parliament-elect for New Juaben South tenders in resignation to Akufo-Addo". MynewsGhana. Retrieved 2021-03-06.
- ^ "Phoenix Insurance Company Ltd, Ghana - Welcome to a delightful service experience". phoenixinsurancegh. Retrieved 2017-08-24.
- ^ Owusu-Mensah, Jeffrey (2017-01-27). "Akufo-Addo picks Phoenix Insurance sales boss to head Free Zones Authority". primenewsghana. Retrieved 2017-08-24.
- ^ "Untitled Document". phoenixinsurancegh. Retrieved 2017-08-24.
- ^ Owusu-Mensah, Jeffrey (2017-01-27). "Akufo-Addo picks Phoenix Insurance sales boss to head Free Zones Authority". primenewsghana. Retrieved 2017-08-24.
- ^ Owusu-Mensah, Jeffrey (2017-01-27). "Akufo-Addo picks Phoenix Insurance sales boss to head Free Zones Authority". primenewsghana. Retrieved 2017-08-24.
- ^ "New Juaben South MP to produce 50 engineers in first term". myjoyonline. Retrieved 2021-03-06.
- ^ "Free Zones Board Boss supports construction of ICT laboratory for Methodist School". My joy online. 2017-06-12. Retrieved 2017-08-24.
- ^ Abedu-Kennedy, Dorcas (2017-06-09). "Free Zones Board boss supports construction of ICT Lab for Methodist school - AdomOnline.com". AdomOnline. Retrieved 2017-08-24.
- ^ Yartey, Theophilus. "Ghana news: Free Zones Board to serve interest of local investors - Graphic Online". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2017-08-24.
- ^ "Rainbow Radio - 1D1F: Free Zones Board to buy more land for investors". rainbowradioonline. Retrieved 2017-08-24.
- ^ Nyabor, Jonas (2017-07-12). "We'll empower local investors - Free Zones". Ghana News. Retrieved 2017-08-24.
- ^ Online, Peace FM. "Michael Okyere Baafi Appointed Exec Sec Of Ghana Free Zones Authority". PeaceFmOnline. Retrieved 2017-08-24.
- ^ "Parliament of Ghana". www.parliament.gh. Retrieved 2024-09-20.