The Audit Committee of the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP) was inaugurated on behalf of the Acting Director-General of the Internal Audit Agency (IAA), Mr. Conrad Z. Dumbah on 21st August 2026 by the Acting Deputy Director-General (FASS).
In her welcome address, the Chief Director of the Ministry, Dr. Marian W.A. Kpakpah expressed appreciation to all members present for attending the meeting.
Following the swearing-in, members elected Mrs. Josephine Opoku Agyemang as Chairperson of the Audit Committee. In her acceptance remarks, Mrs. Opoku Agyemang expressed humility at her election, thanked members for the confidence reposed in her, and pledged that the Committee would work collaboratively with Management to elevate the Ministry’s standing and minimize financial infractions as much as possible.
The Deputy Director-General (FASS), Mr. Bismark Aborbi Ayitey, administered the Oaths of Office and Secrecy to the members. In his charge, he emphasised the critical responsibilities of the Committee in fulfilling the mandates of the Public Financial Management (PFM) Act, particularly highlighting the required submission of key statutory reports to the President, Parliament, the Auditor-General, and the Internal Audit Agency.
He urged the Internal Audit Unit to ensure the timely preparation and submission of reports, advising that any emerging challenges should be promptly brought to Management’s attention for their resolution before they escalate.
In her closing remarks, Dr. Marian Kpakpah congratulated and welcomed the members to the Ministry. She assured members of Management’s full support in the discharge of their duties and requested the Committee’s guidance and expertise to help navigate institutional challenges.