President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has named Paul Ansah as acting Director-General of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA).

A letter dated Wednesday February 22, 2017 announcing the appointment said: “Pursuant to section 8(2) of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority Act 1986 (P.N.D.C.L 160), I hereby appoint you to act as the Director-General of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority, pending receipt of the constitutionally required advice of the governing board of the Authority, given in consultation with the Public Services Commission.

“I take this opportunity to congratulate you formally on your appointment.

“Kindly indicate your acceptance or otherwise of this appointment.”