Changes at SIGA; John Boadu appointed acting Director General and promises to ensure profitability

There has been changes at the State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA) with former General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), John Boadu appointed as the new acting Director General. He takes over from Hollistar Duah-Yentumi who had been acting as Director-General since November 20, 2023. Ms Duah-Yentumi served as the General Manager in […]

SIGA outlines cyber security requirements for SOEs

The Director-General of the State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA), Mr Stephen Asamoah-Boateng, has urged state-owned enterprises (SOEs) to put in the necessary structures to protect their organisations from cyber-attacks. Henceforth, he said, the deployment and the promotion of cyber security measures in organisations would feature prominently in the performance assessment of SOEs. Mr Asamoah-Boateng, […]

SIGA clarifies dissolution of boards

The Executive Director of the State Interest and Governance Authority (SIGA), Mr Stephen Asamoah Boateng, has explained that the presidential directive on the dissolution and reconstitution of statutory boards and corporations does not affect state-owned enterprises (SoEs) that are limited liability companies and those listed on the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE). Consequently, he said, SIGA […]

‘’Your continued stay in office depends on meeting targets in your performance  contracts’’-Bawumia warns gov’t appointees

The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has described the State Interest Governance Authority  (SIGA) as one that has been created to ensure enhanced transparency and accountability in the running of state institutions. Dr. Bawumia who was speaking during the signing of performance contracts for Boards and Management of specified entities on one hand, and government […]

Ghana Gas Boss, Nana Akomea, David Asante and Kofi Ghana recognised for exemplary leadership

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gas Company, Dr. Ben Asante together with three other Chief Executives of state agencies have been recognized for their exemplary leadership, culminating in the total transformation of their respective entities. The Chief Executive Officer of the State Transport Company, (STC) Nana Akomea, the Managing Director of GIHOC Distilleries, […]

SIGA to strengthen performance of state enterprises – Nana Addo

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has launched State Interest and Governance Authority (SIGA), an entity that has been mandated to ensure the efficient management and viability of state-owned enterprises in the country. The newly instituted entity, established by ACT 990 of 2019, replaces the State Enterprises Commission and the Divestiture Implementation Committee. Effectively, the statutes […]