A new governing board has been inaugurated for the Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation (GIADEC), marking a renewed commitment to advancing the country’s bauxite and aluminium industry. The 11-member board, chaired by Kweku Sarfo-Buabeng, was officially sworn in by Lands and Natural Resources Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah. The Minister hailed the inauguration as a significant milestone in Ghana’s pursuit of long-envisioned industrialisation goals.
He urged the board to prioritise value addition by moving beyond the export of raw bauxite and focusing on local refining and aluminium production. The Minister also called on members to end unsustainable bauxite haulage practices and ensure their strategies align with Ghana’s green transition objectives.
Speaking at the ceremony, Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources Yussif Sulemana reinforced the call for integrity and teamwork, urging the board to operate transparently and in close coordination with the ministry. In response, Board Chair Kweku Sarfo-Buabeng affirmed the board’s dedication to delivering tangible results.
