- SIGA
Management Team
Prof. Michael Kpessa-Whyte
Director General
Prof. Michael Kpessa-Whyte
Director General
Professor Michael Kpessa-Whyte is a prominent thought leader and strategist in governance and institutional design, with a focus on achieving effective and efficient policy outcomes. He is an Associate Professor of Public Policy and Governance at the Institute of African Studies, University of Ghana, Legon. Prof. Kpessa-Whyte earned his Ph.D. in comparative politics with a specialization in public policy in 2009 from McMaster University, Canada. Earlier, in 2005, he completed a Master of Arts degree in political science, specializing in international relations, after obtaining a Bachelor of Arts in political science in 2001 from the University of Ghana.
In addition to his academic achievements, Prof. Kpessa-Whyte has pursued various professional development opportunities. He earned a certificate in Social Policies for Development in 2014 from the Ministry of Social Development and the Fight Against Hunger in Brazil, in collaboration with the Brazilian Cooperation Agency in Brasilia. He also received a certificate in Multi-Research Methods from the Partnership for African Social and Governance Research (PASGR) in Kenya in 2012, a certificate in Competence-Based Learning from the Management for Development Foundation, West Africa (MDF) in the same year, and an advanced certificate in Teaching, Learning, and Educational Technologies from Brock University, Ontario, in 2005.
Prof. Kpessa-Whyte brings extensive experience in public sector governance. From 2013 to 2016, he served as a policy advisor in the Office of the President of Ghana and as the Executive Director of the Ghana National Service Scheme. Over the years, he has provided consultancy services to numerous international and local organizations, including the African Progress Group under the leadership of His Excellency Olusegun Obasanjo, former President of Nigeria; the Centre for International Development Issues Nijmegen, University of Nijmegen; and the Institute for Democratic Governance (IDEG) in Accra, Ghana.
His work has garnered numerous accolades, including the Mobility Fund award from the European Consortium for Political Research (ECPR) in 2006, the United Nations Association Research Award from the United Nations Association of Canada (Hamilton District) in 2008, and a Post-Doctoral Fellowship from Canada’s Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) in 2010. Additionally, he was named the Most Promising Researcher by the Faculty of Social Science, University of Ghana, in 2012, and received the Postcolonialisms Today research grant from Regions Refocus USA in 2018.
Millicent Atuguba
General Manager, Operations
Millicent Atuguba
General Manager, Operations
Ms. Millicent Atuguba, (APR) is an award-winning Executive Leader and Chartered Communication Practitioner with over eighteen (18) years of transformative experience that spans Business Development, Strategic Management, Marketing Communication, Journalism, and Teaching. She has consistently delivered high-impact initiatives that position organizations as industry pioneers while optimizing public service delivery.
Prior to her role at The State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA), she was Head of Stakeholder Engagement at the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) which is mandated to operate and maintain Ghana’s Interconnected Transmission System (NITS) and Wholesale Electricity Market (WEM).
Ms. Atuguba has previously worked as the Pioneer Corporate Communications Director and spokesperson for RLG Ghana, a mobile phone manufacturer headquartered in China, and collaborated with various government agencies to implement the ICT model of Ghana’s Youth Employment program.
As a Broadcast Journalist at Ghana Television, she rose through the ranks to anchor the breakfast show and engaged in news casting, media management, and advertising for the national broadcaster.
Millicent is a member of the Institute of Directors (IoD), Ghana committed to promoting good corporate governance practices across institutions. She is also a governing council member of the Institute of Public Relations, Ghana.
She holds an Executive MBA (Project Management) from the University of Ghana Business School (UGBS). She also holds a Master’s degree in Public Relations, a Bachelor's in Communication Studies, and a Graduate Diploma in Journalism, all from the University of Media Arts and Communication (UniMac), She further holds a Teachers' Certificate “A” from St. John Bosco’s College of Education at Navrongo in the Upper East Region.
Samuel Obeng Ankomah
Ag. General Manager, Finance & Administration
Samuel Obeng Ankomah
Ag. General Manager, Finance & Administration
Samuel is a Public Finance and Governance Specialist with background leveraging Public Policy Analysis and Financial Accounting capabilities. He has over 20 years of professional experience and expertise spanning Corporate Finance, Business Strategy, Corporate Reconstruction and Reorganization, Performance Management, Public Financial Management (PFM), Fiscal Risk Management, SOE Oversight and Governance.
Prior to his current role at the State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA), He served as the Acting Head of Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Division, where he provided strategic leadership in reforming governance oversight across Specified Entities, while driving risk management standards and compliance. Additionally, at the Performance Monitoring and Evaluation (PME) Division, he managed the financial and allied services portfolio of Specified Entities towards good governance and financial performance.
Samuel is also a short-term expert with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) where he provides PFM-related capacity development and technical assistance to fiscal authorities across Africa in Fiscal Risk Management and SOE Governance. Additionally, he has consulted for CoWater International and the International Business Partnership (IBP) through the Global Initiative for Fiscal Transparency Network (GIFT) in Fiscal Transparency and Accountability, citizen engagement in budgeting, PFM, decentralization and climate change adaptation.
He has been involved in various structural PFM reforms including the National Public Sector Reform Strategy (NPSRS) and the National Ethics and Anti-Corruption Action Plan (NEACAP) Projects aimed at enhancing expenditure control, service delivery and ethical governance. He has contributed to several donor funded projects and participated in national PFM policy dialogues towards fiscal discipline and enhanced SOE oversight and governance.
Samuel has also served as an Adjunct Lecturer at the Ghana Communications Technology University (GCTU) where he delivered Banking & Finance related courses.
Before transitioning fully into the public sector, He held senior finance executive positions across diverse industries including banking, private equity and venture capital, investment banking and pharmaceuticals where he managed corporate finances, investment portfolios and led strategic planning efforts.
Samuel Holds interdisciplinary degrees and professional certification in Economic Policy Management, Development Finance, Finance and Financial Accounting (From the University of Ghana, Greenhill College, GIMPA and the ACCA) complemented by professional certifications in Public Financial Management, Macroeconomic Diagnostics, and Project Management.
Eric Bonsu Agyabeng
Head, Performance Monitoring & Evaluation
Eric Bonsu Agyabeng
Head, Performance Monitoring & Evaluation
Mr. Eric Bonsu Agyabeng is the Acting Head, Performance Monitoring & Evaluation Division.
He is a Chartered Logistician and a Chartered Monitoring & Evaluation Professional, with over 10 years’ experience in Transport & Logistics, Project & Performance Management Monitoring & Evaluation and Governance.
He holds a double master’s degree in project management and accounting & finance, as well as a BA in Industrial Art. He also holds several certificates in Corporate Governance, Leadership, Project Management, Data Analytics, Monitoring & Evaluation, and Transport & Logistics.
Eric Albert Opoku
Head, Policy Planning Research & Strategy
Eric Albert Opoku
Head, Policy Planning Research & Strategy
Mr. Eric Albert Opoku is a Governance and Development Management Specialist with over 24 years of experience in the public, private and NGO sectors.
He has 14 years working with the UN, designing and managing governance and development interventions. He was the National Governance Program Officer, UNDP-Ghana, and was instrumental in the design and management of the UNDP Governance Program (2005 – 2011). Prior to his appointment at SIGA, he worked with the UNDP in Liberia for over 8 years in various capacities including Head of the United Nations Volunteers programme Country Office Team and Community Development Specialist/Portfolio Manager, overseeing several UNDP flagship Ebola Crisis Interventions and Recovery programmes.
Mr. Opoku holds an MA (Econ.) in Environment & Development at the University of Manchester, England; BSc. (Hons) Planning from KNUST, and several certificates in various governance and development courses. He is a Fellow of UNDP Oslo Governance Centre and a member of the Institute of Directors - Ghana.
Joshua Adofo Boanya
Head, Investment & Divestiture
Joshua Adofo Boanya
Head, Investment & Divestiture
Mr. Joshua Adofo Boanya is an Investment Banker by profession with over 15 years of experience in investment banking, project finance, corporate finance, capital raising, business valuation, financial due diligence, financial restructuring, and M&A Advisory.
His expertise runs across different industries such as Financial Services, FMCG, Energy, Infrastructure, PPP, and Hospitality in Ghana. Prior to his appointment at SIGA, Joshua was an Investment Banking consultant to an Investment Holding Company with varied interest in Real Estate, Hospitality and Financial Services, where he advised the Group CEO on several strategic acquisitions and capital raise initiatives.
Joshua was also a management team member of the Strategy and Transactions (SAT) Unit at the Ernst & Young, (EY) Ghana Office. At EY, Joshua was part of the Valuation, Modeling and Economics (VME) team for West Africa as well as the Mergers and Acquisition (M&A) and Project & Infrastructure Finance teams for Africa. He was also a sector specialist for the FMCG, Financial Services and Healthcare sectors for Ghana.
Mr. Boanya holds an MSc. Degree in Mathematical Finance from the University of Hull, England, and a BA (Combined Major) Degree in Statistics and Economics. Joshua is also a Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) with NACVA, USA and Certified Treasury Analyst (CTA).
Joseph Sarpong
Head, Governance Risk & Compliance
Joseph Sarpong
Head, Governance Risk & Compliance
Joseph Sarpong is an experienced public sector professional with over a decade of leadership in governance, performance management, and project implementation within Ghana’s public enterprise landscape. Currently double as Manager for Performance Monitoring and Evaluation, he has consistently demonstrated strong capability in procurement oversight, compliance, and regulatory alignment across multiple sectors.
Before he was transferred to SIGA, Joseph was a Principal Consultant at the State Enterprises Commission (SEC). He played a pivotal role in establishing SIGA, leading key World Bank- and AFD-funded projects, and has coordinated performance evaluations and reporting across over 79 State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs). His experience includes managing procurement-sensitive projects, conducting due diligence, and leading monitoring and evaluation activities for donor-funded programmes (USAID, DANIDA, Global Fund, etc.), all of which require rigorous procurement and compliance procedures.
Joseph has depth of experience in public procurement governance, donor compliance, and stakeholder coordination, especially in public sector or SOE environments where transparency, accountability, and value-for-money are paramount.
Joseph holds a Commonwealth Executive Master’s in Public Administration, a Bachelor’s in Social Sciences (Economics & Geography), and a Bachelor of Laws (LL. B), equipping him with a strong foundation in public financial management, procurement law, and regulatory frameworks. He has also received international certifications in project management, results-based M\&E, and public financial management from institutions in the UK, France, and the Netherlands.
Brigitte Ainuson
Ag. Head, Legal
Brigitte Ainuson
Ag. Head, Legal
Brigitte is a lawyer with over 20 years of experience in navigating complex legal, corporate, and financial landscapes. Her experience includes energy law, international law, banking, investment, mergers and acquisitions, corporate practice, and litigation.
As a private legal practitioner, she specialises in debt recovery, commercial litigation, and family law. She has offered legal advisory services to both local and international clients operating in Ghana, with a focus on company law, employment law, and tax law. As a corporate lawyer, she possesses experience across various industries, including financial services, the nuclear industry, and the oil and gas sector.
Prior to her role at the State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA), she was the General Counsel and Head of Legal Services at Bulk Energy Storage and Transportation Limited.
Brigitte is an Adjunct lecturer at the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), where she specialises in teaching Contract Law and the Law of Equity and Succession.
Brigitte holds a Diploma in International Nuclear Law (Diplôme d'université - D.U.) from the University of Montpellier, France. She obtained her Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree with a specialisation in international Business Transactions and Healthcare Law from the University of Georgia in Athens, GA, USA. She obtained a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree from the University of Ghana and has been called to the Ghana Bar.
Zakari Alhassan
Ag Head, Finance
Zakari Alhassan
Ag Head, Finance
Zakari Alhassan, Acting Head of Finance Division, is a professional Accountant with over 11 years’ experience in accounting and finance.
He has held key roles including Accounts Manager, Head of Accounts, Head of Finance and Administration and Manager in charge of Management Accounting at five different organisations.
His experience span from financial reporting (both private and public sector), financial performance analysis, corporate governance, tax administration, budgeting & its implementation, internal control procedures, auditing, and public sector financial management.
He holds a Master of Business Administration (Accounting option) degree from the University of Ghana, a BSc. Accounting Education from University of Education and Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the Ghana Institute of Public Administration. He also holds a certificate in Integrated Financial Management Systems (Strategy and Implementation) and a Certificate in Sustainable Governance of State-Owned Enterprises.
He is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Ghana.
Frank Akekyi
Ag. Head, Human Resource & Adminstration
Frank Akekyi
Ag. Head, Human Resource & Adminstration
Mr. Frank Akekyi is a seasoned Human Resources professional with over 15 years of progressive experience in strategic human resource management. His expertise spans the full spectrum of HR functions, combining technical proficiency with strong leadership capabilities to drive organisational success. He provides valuable strategic insights and operational expertise to foster high-performance cultures and lead HR transformation initiatives.
Prior to his secondment to the State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA), Mr. Akekyi served as the Manager, Performance, Learning, and Organisational Development at the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo). He also worked as an Oracle HRMS Consultant at Pro Vision Consultants Ltd., Ghana.
Frank has a background in implementing strategic HR initiatives, managing enterprise-wide performance appraisal systems, talent development, organisational design, employee engagement, and Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS). He has successfully led and supported major HR projects, including the deployment of GRIDCo’s ERP systems (Oracle HRMS, Microsoft Dynamics 365), Clock-in System, the development of reward management System, talent pipelines, and workforce analytics to support decision-making.
He was also part of the team that implemented the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Database Phase Two (IPPD2) project for the Controller and Accountant General’s Department (CAGD) during his tenure at Pro Vision Consultants Ltd.
Mr. Akekyi is a certified HR Professional with the Chartered Institute of Human Resource Management (CIHRM), Ghana, and is currently pursuing a Professional Executive Master’s in Appropriate Dispute Resolution (PEM-ADR)at Gamey & Gamey Institute, UVI-Pulse Africa.
He holds an MBA in Human Resource Management from the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) and a BSc in Mathematics and Statistics from the University of Cape Coast.
Andrew A. Laryea
Ag. Head, Information Technology
Andrew A. Laryea
Ag. Head, Information Technology
Andrew Annan Laryea is a seasoned IT and Telecommunications executive with over fifteen years of leadership experience spanning from enterprise architecture, network operations, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. Currently serving as Ag. Head of the IT Division at the State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA), Andrew is at the forefront of aligning SIGA ICT infrastructure with strategic digital governance goals.
He has played a pivotal role in the drafting of Ghana’s Government Enterprise Architecture (GGEA) and the e-Government Interoperability Framework (eGIF), working across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies to drive interoperability and policy integration. Andrew’s technical leadership is further reflected in his contributions to major national initiatives, including the deployment of the Ghana National Data Center, the Long-Term Evolution (LTE) across Ghana, the Eastern Corridor Fibre and the nationwide rollout of Telepresence Infrastructure.
Andrew possesses hands-on expertise in technologies from Cisco and Huawei, as well as virtualization platforms like VMware and HP Matrix. He combines strategic oversight with deep operational insight. His commitment to cybersecurity is highlighted by his certifications in ISO 22301, ISO 27001, and ISO 20000-1. Additionally, his focus on business continuity and resilience has helped NITA become the first government organization in Ghana to achieve these certifications.
Prior to his current role, Andrew served as Principal IT Operations Manager at NITA and held senior positions at Alcatel-Lucent, where he managed critical network operations centers (NOC) and ensured SLA compliance for high-demand environments.
He holds an MBA in Artificial Intelligence from Nexford University and a Bachelor of Science in Information and Communication Technology from Presbyterian University. He also holds multiple professional certifications, including Huawei Certified Internetwork Expert and credentials in cybersecurity and digital forensics.
Andrew is passionate about mentoring, innovation, and building future-ready technology frameworks that support inclusive development and sustainable digital ecosystems across Africa.