On behalf of the Acting Director-General of the Internal Audit Agency (IAA), Mr. Conrad Z. Dumbah, the Deputy Director-General for Finance, Administration and Support Services (FASS), Mr. Bismark Aborbi-Ayitey, officiated the swearing-in of the Audit Committee of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) on 28th August 2026. The ceremony was chaired by the Board Chairman of the Authority, Hon. Johnson Asiedu Nketia. Also present was the Director-General of GPHA, Major General Paul Seidu Tanye-Kulono.
In his opening remarks, Hon. Johnson Asiedu Nketia expressed confidence that the newly inaugurated Audit Committee would continue to strengthen transparency and accountability within the Authority. He noted that his longstanding commitment to accountability had seen him serve on Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee for many years and contribute significantly to the establishment of IAA. He stated that laws without sanctions are merely advisory and expressed his satisfaction at being part of an exercise that promotes accountability.
Following the inauguration, Dr. Isaac Nyame, a member of the IAA Governing Board, was elected Chairman of the Audit Committee. In his acceptance remarks, he expressed appreciation to his fellow members for the confidence reposed in him and assured the gathering that the Committee would discharge its mandate effectively in advancing good governance and accountability within GPHA.
Delivering his address, Mr. Aborbi-Ayitey urged the Committee to ensure that weaknesses in internal controls were promptly addressed and emphasised that Audit Committees should be viewed as partners in promoting good governance, rather than as adversaries. He also tasked the members to foster a healthy audit environment at GPHA and ensure the timely submission of mandatory reports.
The Director-General of GPHA, Major Gen. Tanye-Kulono, commended the outgoing Audit Committee for its service and tasked the new Committee to be open in the discharge of its responsibilities. He further assured the gathering that the Authority is committed submitting statutory reports timeously.
In his closing remarks, Hon. Johnson Asiedu Nketia emphasised the Audit Committee’s role in providing oversight and assurance to the Board and urged members to discharge their responsibilities effectively to help the Authority avoid appearances before Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC). He also pledged the Board’s support to the Committee in carrying out its mandate.