The State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA) welcomed H. E. Syed Nauzer Idid, Chargé d’Affaires a.i. of the Malaysian High Commission in Ghana, for a courtesy visit on February 10, 2026. The engagement focused on exploring potential collaboration between SIGA and Malaysian state institutions in governance oversight, performance management, and strategic restructuring of public enterprises.
Prof. Michael Kpessa-Whyte, Director-General of SIGA, warmly received H. E. Idid and expressed appreciation for Malaysia’s interest in strengthening institutional partnerships. He highlighted SIGA’s commitment to enhancing governance frameworks, improving performance oversight, and leveraging international expertise to optimize state asset management.
In his remarks, Prof. Kpessa-Whyte stated, “SIGA’s mandate centres on strengthening governance frameworks, innovative performance management, and leveraging technology to enhance the efficiency of Specified Entities. Engaging with Malaysian institutions provides us with an opportunity to learn from global best practices, strengthen our oversight role, and explore innovative approaches to managing Ghana’s public enterprises.”
H. E. Idid thanked SIGA for the warm reception and shared insights on Khazanah Nasional Berhad, highlighting the institutional similarities between Khazanah and SIGA in governance oversight, performance management, and strategic restructuring. He emphasized Malaysia’s interest in promoting technical exchanges, knowledge sharing, and collaboration through the Asia–Africa Chambers of Commerce (AECC). In his address, he stated, “We are pleased to engage with SIGA to explore opportunities for collaboration that can strengthen institutional governance, enhance capacity, and promote sustainable development. I am confident that this partnership will foster mutual growth and open new avenues for professional and economic cooperation between our two countries.”
The visit also included a presentation by Mr. Eric Agyabeng, SIGA’s Head of Performance Monitoring and Evaluation, which outlined the Authority’s mandate, governance frameworks, and ongoing initiatives. Madam Millicent Atuguba, General Manager for Operations, and Mr. Samuel Obeng Ankomah, General Manager for Finance & Administration, were present and actively participated in discussions on potential areas for collaboration.
The courtesy call provided an insightful exchange of ideas, paving the way for future partnerships and promising economic growth for both Ghana and Malaysia.