The Ghana Chamber of Mines has announced the appointment of Ing. Dr. Kenneth Ashigbey as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective June 1, 2025.
In addition, Ahmed Dasana Nantogmah has been appointed as the Chief Operating Officer (COO), also effective June 1. These appointments mark a significant milestone in the Chamber’s commitment to driving innovation, growth, and sustainability in
Ghana’s mining sector.
Ing. Dr. Kenneth Ashigbey brings to the Chamber a wealth of leadership experience
across the media, technology, and infrastructure sectors, along with a strong
engineering background. As CEO, he will spearhead the strategic direction of the
Chamber, fostering stakeholder engagement, policy advocacy, and the continued
advancement of Ghana’s mining industry.
Ahmed Dasana Nantogmah, who assumes the newly created role of Chief Operating
Officer will oversee the day-to-day operations of the Chamber. With his extensive
experience in the mining sector policy and corporate affairs, Mr. Nantogmah is well-
positioned to ensure operational excellence and effective implementation of the
Chamber’s strategic initiatives.
Commenting on the appointments, the President of the Ghana Chamber of Mines,
Michael Edem Akafia, Esq. said: “The appointment of Ing. Kenneth Ashigbey and
Ahmed Nantogmah heralds a new chapter for the Chamber. Their combined expertise,
leadership and vision will be instrumental in navigating the dynamic landscape of the
mining industry and advancing the interests of our members and the nation.”
The Chamber reiterated its dedication to promoting a responsible, thriving, and globally competitive mining sector that meaningfully contributes to Ghana’s national development goals.
About the Ghana Chamber of Mines
The Ghana Chamber of Mines is the leading mining industry association in Ghana. It represents the collective interests of companies involved in mineral exploration, production, and processing, and serves as the voice of the industry in engaging with government and other stakeholders.
