The Ghana Statistical Association (GSA) marked a significant milestone with the inauguration of its newly elected executive team.
The ceremony was held at the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) Census Secretariat Conference Hall in Accra.
The ceremony was not only a formal transition of leadership but also a celebration of continued commitment to advancing the field of Statistics and Data Science in Ghana.
The event was graced by the Government Statistician, Prof. Samuel Annim. He commended the outgoing executives for their dedication and hard work, which has significantly contributed to the association’s success.
He indicated the GSS preparedness to continue to collaborate with the association for the promotion and development of statistics/data science and the use of same. Prof Annim encouraged the association to participate in initiatives that seeks to influence relevant national policies.
The outgone executives, led by Prof N. N. N. Nsowah-Nuamah were commended for their dedication and leadership over the years. Speaking at the ceremony, outgone Vice President for the Southern Sector, Prof Ezekiel Nortey and the outgone General Secretary, Prof Bishop Albert Luguthera expressed their excitement in welcoming the new executives to the various positions.
They were happy to see the new executives bringing a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the association. They were hopeful that with the incoming president being part of the old executives, he would help the new executives with institutional memory to make informed decisions.
The incoming executives
Prof Saeed I. Bashiru, the incoming president, who is also the Vice Chancellor of the Tamale Technical University (TaTU) on behalf of his team, thanked members for the confident reposed on him and his team.
He assured all members present that the new team would work assiduously to raise the image of the association to another level. He indicated that the newly inaugurated executives are poised to launch initiatives aimed at enhancing and promoting Statistics and Data Science as well as fostering partnerships both locally and internationally.
He called on all and sundry to extend their support to the new leadership and asked members to actively engage in the association’s activities to achieve the shared goals. He mentioned that, together, all can shape a brighter future for Statistics and Data Science in Ghana.
The newly sworn-in executives have Prof. Saeed Bashiru as the President with Rev. Prof. Francis Ayiah-Mensah and Prof. Gabriel Okyere as Vice Presidents for Southern and Northern sectors respectively.
Others members are Mrs. Carine Malor as the General Secretary with Mr. Francis Yaw Daah as her Deputy, Ms. Hannah Swanzy as Financial Secretary, Dr. Enoch Mintah Ampaw as the Organizing Secretary, Mr. Thomas Kwame Klu and Mr. Richard Berimah Twum completing the lists as elected Executive Members.
The new executives have two years mandate to steers the affairs of the association.
