Simon Allotey Chairs New GCAA Governing Board | The Minister of Transport, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, inaugurated a new nine-member Governing Board for the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) at a brief ceremony held at the Ministry in Accra.
The newly constituted Board is chaired by Ing. Simon Christopher Allotey, a former Director-General of the Authority and a respected figure in African aviation governance.
The Board is expected to provide strategic oversight, strengthen institutional governance, and support the Authority in delivering on its regulatory mandate in line with Ghana’s vision of becoming the aviation hub of West Africa.
The members of the new Board include: Rev. Stephen Wilfred Arthur – Ag. Director-General, GCAA ; Group Capt. Fiifi Adu Boadu – Ghana Air Force ; Capt. Nathaniel Kojo Anderson – Commercial Pilot ; Mrs. Linda Assibi Awuni – Geological Engineer ; Madam Eunice Grant – Entrepreneur/Administrator ; Mrs. Mabel Sagoe – Chief Director, Ministry of Transport; Hon. Alhaji Alhassan Mumuni – Member of Parliament, Salaga North; and Okatakyi Komeh VIII – Paramount Chief of the Komenda Traditional Area, Central Region.
In his address, Mr. Nikpe congratulated the Board members on their appointment and expressed confidence in their capacity to advance the objectives of the GCAA. He emphasized that their role was critical to realizing the President’s vision for a safe, modern, and competitive aviation sector.
“This Board is being inaugurated at a time when our aviation sector is experiencing significant transformation and expansion. I urge you to work closely with management to ensure effective regulation, compliance, and capacity development in line with international standards,” the Minister said.
For his part, Board Chairman Ing. Simon Allotey thanked President John Dramani Mahama and the Minister of Transport for the trust placed in him and his colleagues. He pledged the Board’s commitment to supporting the GCAA Management in delivering its statutory mandate.
Ing Allotey said the Board shall work collaboratively and transparently to enhance Ghana’s aviation safety and security profile while supporting the Authority to be more responsive to industry dynamics.
The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority plays a crucial role in the regulation and oversight of civil aviation activities in the country, including airspace management, safety, and security compliance.
The new Board’s inauguration is expected to usher in a renewed focus on innovation, stakeholder engagement, and regulatory excellence.
Simon Allotey Chairs New GCAA Governing Board | AviationGhana
