Dr Abdul Rashid Hassan Pelpuo, Minister of Labour, Jobs, and Employment

The Minister of Labour, Jobs, and Employment Dr Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo, has inaugurated a new Governing Board for the National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA), tasked with strengthening oversight and advancing reforms within the country’s pensions sector.

The newly constituted board is chaired by Ebenezer Ofori Agbettor, bringing to the role a wealth of experience to steer the authority’s strategic direction.

Other members of the board include Christopher Boadi-Mensah, who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the NPRA, and Ms. Delphia Fafa Agbai, a presidential nominee for pensions.

The board also comprises representatives from key national institutions and stakeholders:

• Ms. Gloria Bortele Noi, representing the Ministry responsible for pensions.

• Dr Zakaria Mumuni, representing the Bank of Ghana.

• Dr James Klutse Avedzi, representing the Securities and Exchange Commission.

• Barnard Adjei and Mr. King Ali Awudu, both representing Organized Labour.

• Alex Frimpong, representing the Ghana Employers’ Association.

• Ernest Amartey-Vondee, representing the National Pensioners Association.

• Dr Justice Srem-Sai, representing the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, and also serving as a presidential nominee for pensions.

The new board is expected to provide policy guidance, ensure robust regulatory oversight, and contribute to the long-term sustainability of Ghana's pension system, which continues to play a critical role in safeguarding the welfare of workers and retirees across the country.

The National Pensions Regulatory Authority, established by the National Pensions Act, 2008 (Act 766), is the statutory body mandated to oversee and regulate pension schemes in Ghana, ensuring transparency, efficiency, and security within the pensions sector.