The Director General of Ghana Atomic Energy Commission, Professor, Samuel Boakye Dampare has called on the Ghana Institute of Geoscientists to make professionalism, ethics, and visionary leadership its guiding principles.
Speaking at the hanging over and induction ceremony of the new Executives of the Institute, Professor Dampare emphasized the need for high technical standards, competence, and continuous professional development among members.
A strong code of ethics is necessary to promote transparency, accountability, and responsibility in geoscientific work.
He said, the institute should also leverage technology, including artificial intelligence, to enhance its work.
Collaboration with local and international bodies is crucial for growth, and the institute should pursue partnerships for knowledge exchange and research opportunities.
Prof Dampare also touched on the factbthat that Financial sustainability is key, and innovative approaches for resource mobilization.
He tasked the new executives with outlining their vision and plan for achieving these goals, ensuring the institute’s independence and long-term effectiveness.
On his part, the President of the Institute, Crisler Akwei Ankrah
submitted that over the past two years, together “we have collectively achieved significant institutional milestones that have laid a solid foundation for our future”.
According to him, they successfully transitioned GhIG into a fully registered Professional Body under the law, strengthened their financial accountability with annual independent audits, and made landmark investments in digital transformation.
“Today, our members enjoy streamlined online registration, automated ID and payment systems, digital membership cards, and a secure e-voting platform—all designed to make your experience seamless and professional, Mr Ankrah added.
Under his leadership, they have also amplified GhIG’s voice and visibility on the national and international stage, “together, we hosted a record-breaking national conference at UENR, launched impactful outreach programs including World Geoscience Day activities in schools, and issued bold advocacy statements to protect our environment”.
Mr. Crisler Akwei Ankrah
also disclosed how they have secured Ghana’s selection to host the prestigious 31st Colloquium of African Geology stated for 2027 as “a testament to our growing credibility and continental leadership”.
Below is the full list of the newly elected executives:
President – Mr Crisler Akwei Ankrah
Vice President – Academia – Prof. Prince Ofori Amponsah
Vice President – Industry – Mr Augustine Appiah Boachie
Vice President – Public Sector – Rev. Michael Kotoka
General Secretary – Dr Cyril Dziedzorm Boateng
Public Relations Officer – Dr Elikplim Abla Dzikunoo
Treasurer – Ms Jennifer Edzordzinam Agbetsoamedo
Website Officer – Mr Claudius Opoku
Northern Sector Representative – Dr Raymond Webrah Kazapoe
Middle Sector Representative – Mrs Belinda Tuffour
South‑Eastern Sector Representative – Dr Samuel Nunoo
South‑Western Sector Representative – Dr Kofi Adomako‑Ansah
