In a decisive move to bolster the Minerals Income and Investment Fund (MIIF), President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Justina Nelson as the Acting Chief Executive Officer. Her appointment, announced on Tuesday, January 14, was made in accordance with Article 195(1) of the 1992 Constitution and Section 21(2) of the MIIF Act, 2018 (Act 978).
The announcement was conveyed through an official statement issued by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Acting Spokesperson to the President, highlighting the administration’s commitment to placing experienced professionals in key leadership positions.
Ms. Nelson is a highly accomplished banking professional with over two decades of experience in the financial sector. She currently serves as Group Head at Zenith Bank (Ghana) Limited, where she oversees operations in energy and commercial banking—two sectors critical to Ghana’s economic growth.
Her educational background is equally impressive, showcasing a blend of expertise in law, business, and psychology. Ms. Nelson holds a Master of Laws in Corporate and Commercial Law and a Master of Business Administration (Marketing), both from the University of Ghana. She also earned a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) degree from the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) and a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) degree in Management and Psychology from the University of Ghana.
Her extensive professional and academic portfolio positions her as a transformative leader capable of steering MIIF toward achieving its mandate of optimizing revenue from Ghana’s mineral resources.
Ms. Nelson’s appointment reflects President Mahama’s vision of leveraging competent leadership to ensure sustainable management of Ghana’s natural resources and maximize benefits for the nation’s development.
Industry stakeholders and financial experts have expressed confidence in her ability to drive innovation and implement strategies that will enhance the Fund’s impact on Ghana’s economic landscape.
Story by: Mercy Addai Turkson
