Dr (Elder) Samuel Ofosu Ampofo, National Chairman of NDC, and chief executive officer for Universal Multimedia company limited, owners of both AHOTOR FM ( 92.3) in Tema and Radio One (100.7) in the Eastern Region, turned 60 years old on 10th March, 2022.
Climaxing the event , a special birthday program was organized to eulogize his contributions in politics and Christendom community of the country.
The former lawmaker is one Of Ghana’s finest and honest politician who cut across the various political spectrum on the globe.
Marking the celebrations on the birthday of 10th March 2022. The enigmatic and erudite National Chairman of NDC expressed joy and appreciation to the guests including staffs of the universal multimedia company limited for gracing the event in a grand style.
He use the opportunity to reminisced the past from when he was a district chief executive for Fanteakwa in the Eastern Region, shared fond memories from when late president Flight Jerry Johnson Rawlings extended a call on him to serve in the PNDC era. The former National Organiser for The NDC also spoke at length on various national issues confronting Ghanaians under President Akufo Addo within the 5 years into his government, and called on fellow countrymen and women to rally behind The NDC for victory come 2024.
Furthermore, Professor Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang ,the 2020 running mate to former presidential candidate of the NDC, John Drammani Mahama ,who appeared at the event unannounced received cheers and pleasantries from the patrons.
She expressed delight of being part of the event, and extolled the virtues.
Climaxing the event , a special birthday program was organized to eulogize his contributions in politics and Christendom community of the country.
The former lawmaker is one Of Ghana’s finest and honest politician who cut across the various political spectrum on the globe.
Marking the celebrations on the birthday of 10th March 2022. The enigmatic and erudite National Chairman of NDC expressed joy and appreciation to the guests including staffs of the universal multimedia company limited for gracing the event in a grand style.
He use the opportunity to reminisced the past from when he was a district chief executive for Fanteakwa in the Eastern Region, shared fond memories from when late president Flight Jerry Johnson Rawlings extended a call on him to serve in the PNDC era. The former National Organiser for The NDC also spoke at length on various national issues confronting Ghanaians under President Akufo Addo within the 5 years into his government, and called on fellow countrymen and women to rally behind The NDC for victory come 2024.
The NDC National Chairman until his elevation unto the chairmanship position of the party served as a Former member Of Parliament for Fanteakwa district in the Eastern Region, Local Government minister, board chairman of the Ghana Ports and Harbour Authority. He have also held several portfolios in both local and internationally.
Furthermore, Professor Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang ,the 2020 running mate to former presidential candidate of the NDC, John Drammani Mahama ,who appeared at the event unannounced received cheers and pleasantries from the patrons.
She express delight of being part of the event, and extolled the virtues of Dr Samuel Ofosu Ampofo and lauded his pragmatic and exemplary leadership, as an elder of the church of Pentecost and politician of longstanding.
Clad in an all white attire, Dr Samuel Ofosu Ampofo thanked God for adding a year unto his age and asked for more blessings, guidance and protection. He expressed warm felicitations to the guests and thanked them for being part of the celebration.
Also surprised arrival of General Secretary of The NDC John Asiedu Nketia lightened the euphoria and excitement in the gathering. Mr. Asiedu Nketia describe chairman Ofosu Ampofo as a friend and comrade and as a sign of brotherliness he deem it trite to celebrate the day together.
Similarly other rank and file of The NDC grace the occasion and celebrated the man many avowed as a colossus in the country political history. The role of Dr Samuel Ofosu Ampofo according to the invitees is legendary and ought to be celebrated by all especially on such auspicious day.
Many mentees , including Constituency, regional, national executives who have or serving under the tutelage of Dr. Samuel Ofosu Ampofo were largely represented to fraternize with the birthday celebrant, Dr Samuel Ofosu Ampofo.
Several Pastors from the church of Pentecost, and men Of God were at the event to offer prayers and good wishes to Hon Samuel Ofosu Ampofo.
Management and Staffs of the two major radio stations owned by National Chairman of The NDC presented a variety of valuable items in the form of parcels , plague and customized birthday cake to the celebrated philanthropist to marked the all important moment.
Members of both immediate and extended family lineage, and friends including school and classmates made it to the function to support a gentleman whom they said is a brother, friend, husband, comrade and a leader
In conclusion, it was all joy, action packed fun and pageantry greeted what is been touted as a colourful ceremony. The residence of Hon Samuel Ofosu Ampofo at Tema Community 16 Lashibi, was a sight to behold on Thursday.
These are further details in both Academic And Professional Portfolios by Dr Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo, Current National Chairman of the NDC.
Date of Birth:1962-03-10
Place of Birth: Kyebi, Eastern Region
Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo is Ghana’s Minister for Local Government and Rural Development. He was appointed by President Mills during a cabinet reshuffle in January 2011
Educational Background
Ghana Institute of Management & Public Administration (GIMPA)-Post Graduate Certificate in Public Administration (200Haggai Institute, Hawaii Islands, USA-Specialized Studies in Advanced Leadership (1998); Ghana Institute of Management & Public Administration (GIMPA)-Post Graduate Diploma in Public Administration (1998);University of Education, Winneba -Kumasi Campus(Sandwich Programme) 1991 – 1993;Kumasi Polytechnic 1987 (External Exam) University of Science & Technology; School of Mines(Now University of Mines & Technology-UMAT)– Tarkwa (1983 -1985);Akwatia Technical Institute – Akwatia 1979 – 1982; Asamankese, Anum L/A Middle School ( 1976 – 1979)
Qualifications
Post Graduate Diploma in Public AdministrationPost Graduate Certificate in Public AdministrationAdvanced Certificate in EducationMechanical Engineering Technician Part III (Plant Engineering) Option.Mechanical Engineering Tech. Part I & Part II – City & GuildsIntermediate and Advanced Certificate in Metal Machinery and Mechanical Fitting, City & Guilds.
OTHERS:
Certificate in Mediation and Conflict Transformation (Awarded by the UNDP, 2005)Certificate in Specialized Studies in Advanced Leadership (Haggai Institute, 2000)Certificate in Contract Management in the Road Sector (Awarded by the Ministry of Roads and Highways, 1994)
Work Experience
Educationist, Mechanical Technician-Engineer and Public AdministratorTrainee Machinist Ghana Consolidated Diamonds Ltd. (Akwatia) 1982Trainee Technician (Attachment), GHAIP Oil Refinery (Tema)1984Mechanical Technician Engineer -Civil Aviation Authority (National Service Scheme) Accra/Kumasi Airports(1985-1987);Tutor-St. Paul’s Technical Institute (1989/1990-1993)Engineering -Technology /Practice, Kukurantumi (1990-1993)District Chief Executive (DCE)- Fanteakwa District Assembly (1994-1996)Member of Parliament for Fanteakwa Constituency 1996-2004Deputy Eastern Regional Minister 1997-2000Acting District Chief Executive Manya Krobo District Assembly 1999-2000National Organizer, National Democratic Congress (NDC) 2002 –Minister of Local Government and Rural Development- Present
Boards, Committees and other relevant experiencesGeneral Secretary, Technician Eng. Students Association (TESA),U.S.T. School of Mines 1984Dep. Gen. Sec. JCR – UST School of Mines 1985Course Master – General Engineering (GE) – St. Paul’s Tech. InstituteChairman, ‘HOST DAY’ Planning Committee of the International Tourism Organization, held in Eastern Region, Koforidua 1998Board Member – VRA Resettlement Trust Fund 1996-2001Board Member-Value Added Tax (VAT) Board 1998Chairman-Regional Committee on 2000 National Population Census 2000Member-Haggai Alumini – Haggai Institute, Hawaii Islands (USA)Member-Parliamentary House Committee 1997-2001Member-Parliamentary Select Committee on Education 1997-2001Deputy Ranking Member, Parliamentary Select Committee on Local Government and Rural Development 2001-2004Member- Parliamentary Sub-Committee on Poverty Reduction 2002-2004Member-Parliamentary Select Committee on Energy 1997-2001Member-Parliamentary Select Committee on Government Assurances 2001-2004
IMPORTANT WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS ATTENDED
“Decentralization and the Promotion of Human Rights and Administrative Justice” 1994(SSNIT – Koforidua)Seminar on Contract Management and Administration, 11th-13th October, 1994Workshop on Decentralization – 25th -30th September, 1994Workshop on Productive uses of Electricity, 2nd-3rd August, 1995 (S.O.S, Asiakwa)Workshop for District Political Decision Makers 1995GLSS/GDHS Dissemination Seminar for Policy Makers and Planners, 26th June, 1996Workshop on Ghana’s Decentralization Process: Problems and Prospects, 26th – 28th October, 2001 Conference on National Security Organized by UNDP/Ministry of Defence and Legon Centre for International Affairs (LECIA) 2nd – 5th October 2005Attended a course on Mediation and Conflict Transformation, offered by the UNDP, at Greenland Hotel, Swedru, from 16 – 27 Oct. 2005
Other impotant positions and assignments undertaken
Chaired the Regional Technical Coordinating Committee on the Village Infrastructure Programme (VIP)Represented the Head of State to inaugurate the Birim South District Assembly in April, 1998Participated in the World Bank sponsored Pilot Project on Feeder Roads Decentralization in the Fanteakwa District of the Eastern Region.Chairman, Youth-In-Agriculture Programme – Eastern Region.Chairman, Regional Disaster Committee – Eastern RegionChairman, Business Assistance Fund – Eastern Region.Chairman, District Security Committee (DISEC) Fanteakwa DistrictVice Chairman, Regional Security Committee (REGSEC) Eastern Region.
International assignments and conferences
Launched the York- Fanteakwa Link in Yorkshire – United Kingdom, 6thMarch, 2001(Sister-City Programme)Leader of Delegation to Labour Party Conference in Bournemouth – United Kingdom from 23– 27 Sept. 2007Member of Delegation to SPD Conference (Hamburg-Germany, 2007)Leader of Delegation to Inauguration NDC Canada Chapter in Montreal – 2006
International awards
Honored with the title, “Kentucky Colonel” and also presented with the key to the City of Lexington in the State of the Kentucky U.S.A, 1998.
Nana Dogbe / AHOTOR News
