ACCRA, Ghana – Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, the Minister for Defence, on Monday, July 7, 2025, inaugurated a nine-member Governing Board for the Defence Industries Holding Company Limited (DIHOC) at the Ministry of Defence.
During the ceremony, Dr. Omane Boamah characterized DIHOC as a crucial partner in the execution of national projects and policies under the government’s reset agenda. He underscored the increasing complexities of global security and emphasized the necessity of transforming DIHOC into a hub of excellence in defense manufacturing, engineering, logistics, and strategic innovation.
The Minister stated that this transformation would be underpinned by a Defence Industrial Complex, intended to spearhead Ghana’s industrialization efforts. He implored the new Board to operate with independence, integrity, and a dedication to establishing sustainable systems that would outlast their term.
Ernest Brogya Genfi, the newly appointed Board Chairman, conveyed his gratitude to the Minister for the confidence placed in the Board. He committed to upholding high standards of integrity, accountability, and transparency, adding that the combined expertise of the members would enhance DIHOC’s relevance and impact, particularly within the framework of the reset initiative.
Other members of the Board include Mr. Emmanuel Kartey, Chief Director at the Ministry of Defence; Lieutenant General William Agyapong, Chief of the Defence Staff; Emmanuel Drah, Member of Parliament for Upper West Akim Constituency; Brigadier General Kweku Dankwa Hagan, Director General of the Defence Industries Department; Colonel John Wilberforce Kweku Asare (Retired), Director of the Veterans Administration; Madam Vida Addae; Mr. Kwadwo Gyeke-Darko; and Brigadier General Charles Gbekle, Director General for Legal Services, who serves as Member Secretary.
Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
