The Acting Director-General of the Internal Audit Agency (IAA), Mr Thomas A. Thompson-Aryee, has been appointed and sworn in as the Chairman of the Audit Committee of the National Communications Authority (NCA).
The five-member committee includes Dr. Felix Kwame Aveh, a representative of the IAA; Dr. Kenneth Kwadwo Obeng, a representative of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana (ICAG); Dr. Selaise Esar Agyinasare, a member of the NCA Board; and Madam Barbara Serwaa Asamoah.
They were sworn in in accordance with Section 86 of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921), which requires all Government institutions to establish Audit Committees.
Their mandate is to ensure sound and effective financial management practices at the Authority.
The Acting Director-General of the National Communications Authority (NCA), Rev. Ing. Edmund Y. Fianko, expressed appreciation to the outgoing Committee for their dedication, wisdom, and guidance, which were instrumental in helping the Authority navigate challenging periods and other key matters.
He thanked them for their continued support and emphasised the importance of maintaining the strong relationship built over the years. Rev. Ing. Fianko also welcomed the incoming Committee, expressed confidence in their capacity to build on the progress made, and assured them of the Authority’s full support in the discharge of their duties.
On behalf of the Committee, Mr. Thompson-Aryee stated that he would work closely with members to add value to the Authority, noting that the Committee’s mandate is clearly defined.
“As a Committee that aligns with the reforms and policies set by the NCA, we are committed to ensuring their effective implementation and to contributing to the overall success of the Authority,” he said.
Inaugurating the Committee, Mr. Bismark Aborbi-Ayitey, Acting Deputy Director-General of the Internal Audit Agency (IAA) in charge of Finance, Administration and Support Services (FASS), charged the newly inaugurated Committee to perform its roles and responsibilities as stipulated under Act 921 to support effective governance and management at the NCA.
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