The Ghana Chamber of Mines has ushered in a new era of leadership with the appointment of Ing. Dr. Kenneth Ashigbey as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and Ahmed Dasana Nantogmah as its first-ever Chief Operating Officer (COO), marking a strategic shift aimed at revitalising Ghana’s mining sector.
Dr. Ashigbey, who officially assumed his role on 1 June 2025, brings with him a wealth of leadership experience spanning the media, technology, infrastructure, and engineering sectors. He previously served as CEO of the Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications for nearly eight years, where he became known for championing digital transformation and stakeholder collaboration.
Now, as head of the Chamber of Mines, Dr. Ashigbey is expected to steer the organisation through a time of global environmental pressure, resource governance reforms, and a growing call for sustainability across the extractive industries.
In a move that further strengthens the Chamber’s executive structure, Ahmed Dasana Nantogmah formerly the acting CEO, has been appointed as the organisation’s first Chief Operating Officer. Widely respected within Ghana’s mining circles, Mr. Nantogmah will be responsible for driving internal operations and ensuring that strategic plans are effectively implemented across the board.
His deep expertise in policy, corporate affairs, and stakeholder engagement is expected to complement Dr. Ashigbey’s vision-driven leadership at the top.
President of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, Michael Edem Akafia, described the appointments as a bold step forward. “The combination of Kenneth and Ahmed is exactly what the Chamber needs at this moment,” he said. “Their leadership will not only reinforce our policy advocacy but also expand the Chamber’s impact across the mining ecosystem.”
The Chamber plays a crucial role in Ghana’s economy, representing the collective interests of companies in a sector that contributes significantly to the country’s GDP and foreign exchange earnings.
With this new leadership duo at the helm, expectations are high that the Chamber will lead with renewed energy, balancing profitability with long-term sustainability and social impact.
