The Deputy Director-General for Finance, Administration and Support Services (FASS), Mr. Bismark Aborbi-Ayitey, inaugurated the Audit Committee of the Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA) on 15th July 2026, as part of the Agency’s efforts to enhance governance, accountability and financial oversight within the Authority.
In his opening address, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the GSA, Professor Ransford Gyampo, commended the outgoing Audit Committee for its dedicated service and expressed confidence in the newly sworn in members. He assured the Committee of Management’s support and noted that he looked forward to working closely with the new Committee to advance the Authority’s operational excellence and good governance objectives.
In her acceptance remarks, the newly elected Chairperson, Ms. Rosemond Afi Quao, pledged to serve in the best interests of the Authority with professionalism and integrity. She emphasised that the Committee’s mandate under the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921) extends beyond basic compliance and assured Management of the Committee’s commitment to supporting effective governance and accountability.
The outgoing Chairperson, Mr. Perdison, formally handed over to the newly constituted Committee and urged the new members to maintain a collaborative approach while remaining committed to supporting the Authority’s mandate through effective supervision and responsibility.
In his address, Mr. Aborbi Ayitey commended the Authority’s leadership for its commitment to the work of the Audit Committee. He emphasised the Committee’s critical role under the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921), and encouraged Management to continue strengthening internal controls to support the effective work of both the Audit Committee and the Internal Audit Unit.
This, he stressed, would enhance the Authority’s governance framework and promote greater accountability in the management of public resources.
