The newly constituted board is chaired by Hudu Mogtari, Programme Lead for the African Union Smart Safety Surveillance (AU-3S) Programme and former Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Food and Drugs Authority. Mr Mogtari, a pharmacist with over 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and regulatory sectors, is widely recognised for his leadership in regional health systems and medicines regulation across Africa.

At the swearing-in ceremony on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, Mrs Ofosu-Adjare urged the board to provide strategic oversight to strengthen quality assurance systems and consumer safety in the country’s markets.

“We also want you to work very hard in the area of the African Continental Free Trade Area because it is our best bet. We need to do a lot of standard harmonisation because once we harmonise our standards with other countries, it makes trading with those countries very easy under the African Continental Free Trade Area,” she emphasised.

The Minister reiterated the importance of the GSA’s role in facilitating trade, protecting consumers, and improving the competitiveness of Ghanaian products in international markets.

In his remarks, Mr Hudu Mogtari pledged the board’s commitment to collaborate with GSA’s management and staff in executing its mandate effectively.

“I wish to commit that we will work together to enhance the work of the Ghana Standards Authority, working with management and staff of Ghana Standards Authority. We believe that the job of protecting the safety of consumers, protecting industry and contributing to the development of this country is our key priority and we must make sure that we work towards that,” he said.

Hudu Mogtari – Chairperson

Appiah Kusi Adomako – West African Regional Director, CUTS International

Michael Agbeko Kwadjo Seneyah – Member

Roderick Kwabena Daddey-Agyei – Member

Dramani Bukari, PhD – Member

Samuel Akrofi – Member

Professor Nana Ama Browne Klutse – CEO, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Dr Humphrey Ayim-Darke – President, Association of Ghana Industries

Professor Ransford Edward Van Gyamfo – Acting CEO, Ghana Shippers Authority

Professor Charles Tortoe – Member

Jane Dede Senam Tachie-Menson – Member

Rodaline Zumale Adama – Member

The Ghana Standards Authority plays a crucial role in developing and enforcing standards for goods, services, and systems, ensuring public health, safety, and environmental protection while enhancing trade competitiveness. The new board is expected to help strengthen the institution’s strategic impact in line with Ghana’s broader industrialisation and trade goals.