GAAS Committees and Members
Committees
Prizes and Awards Committee
- Cause advertisement to be put in appropriate media for the patronage of the Academy’s Bronze, Silver, and Gold awards.
- Shortlist proposals submitted for the Academy’s Bronze, Silver and Gold awards.
- Select qualified entries and propose assessors for the papers submitted.
- Compile assessor’s reports and select awards winners.
- The present list of awards winners to Council.
- Handle matters on Academy’s Prizes and Awards referred to it by Council.
| NAMES | POSITION |
| Prof. G.K.S. Aflakpui | Chairman |
| Prof. Kofi Nti (Vice President, Arts) | Member |
| Emerita Prof Isabella Quakyi (Vice President, Sciences) | Member |
| Prof Helen Yitah (Honorary Secretary) | Member |
| Prof. David Ofori-Adjei | Member |
| Prof. Gabriel A. Teye | Member |
| Prof Dr Dr. Daniel Buor | Member |
| Prof. Gladys Amponsah | Member |
| Mrs. Rhoda KingArthur | Secretary |
Publications Committee
- Prepare the criteria for delivering lectures on the Academy’s platform.
- Propose and enforce standards on publications in the name of the Academy.
- Study and edit manuscripts/manuscripts submitted by Fellows and speakers on the Academy’s platform.
- Propose reviewers/editors for manuscripts submitted by Fellows / external speakers.
- To finalize all publications for publishing.
| NAMES | POSITION |
| Prof. Helen Yitah, | Chairperson |
| Dr. Eugenia Date-Bah | Member |
| Emerita Prof. Takyiwaa Manuh | Member |
| Emerita Isabella Quakyi | Member |
| Prof. Rose Emma Mamaa Entsua-Mensah | Member |
| Prof. A. A. Alemna | Member |
| Dr. Richard Frimpong Oppong | Member |
| Prof. Grace Ofori Sarpong | Member |
| Mr. Fred Yedu-Mensah | Secretary |
Budget Finance and Procurement Committee
- To examine all financial documents relating to the Accounts of the Academy.
- To study and advise Council on the annual budget of the Academy.
- Handle any budgetary and financial matters referred to it by Council.
- Supervise the preparation of annual procurement Plan and align it to the budget for advice of Council
| NAME | POSITION |
| Prof. Lade Worsonu | Honorary Treasurer Chairman |
| Prof. Helen Yitah | Honorary Secretary Member |
| Prof. K. Anyidoho | Member |
| Prof. Kodwo Ewusi | Member |
| Prof. Ernest Aryeetey | Member |
| Prof. Kaku Sagary Nokoe | Member |
| Prof. Kofi Opoku Nti | Member |
| Prof. Dzodzi Tsikata | Member |
| Felix Lartey | Secretary |
| Ben Essuman | Procurement |
Entity Tender Committee (Statutory)
- Discuss and approve the Annual Procurement Plan of the Academy.
- Give approval to all procurements of the Academy.
- Evaluate all processes of procurement in the Academy.
- Handle procurement matters referred to it by Council.
| NAME | POSITION |
| Emeritus Prof. Samuel Sefa-Dedeh | President, Chairman |
| Mr. Samuel Boakye | Member |
| Ms. Faustina A. Okuadjo, Member, | Member, Rep. Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) |
| Mr. Daniel Ofori-Mintah, | Appointee, Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) |
| Mr. Felix Lartey | Finance Officer. |
| Prof. Dzodzi Tsikata, | Legal Officer appointed by Council. Member |
| Mrs. Kate O. Boampong | Secretary (Arts Section.) |
| Mrs. Deborah Sakordie, | Ag. Secretary Sciences Section |
| Mr. Letsa Makafui Mark | User Department-ICT |
| Mr. Ben A. Essuman | Head of Procurement |
Audit Committee (Statutory)
- Examine reports from the Internal Auditor.
- Advise Council on Internal Financial Management System of the Academy.
- Advise management on how to strengthen the internal controls at the Secretariat.
- Prepare and submit annual reports to the Internal Audit Agency and the Ministry of Education.
| NAME | POSITION |
| Mr. Samuel Gyekye Mensah | Chairman, Rep. Internal Audit Agency. |
| Mrs. Josephine Opoku-Agyemang | Member, Rep. Internal Audit Agency. |
| Mr. Kingsley Amofa Frimpong | Member, GAAS |
| Prof. J.N. Aryertey | Member, GAAS |
| Prof. K. Opoku Nti | Member, GAAS |
| Emefa O. Lartey | Secretary |
Commemoration Committee
- Name the spaces specified in the Academy Building approved by Council and the GMF.
- Implement other recommendations approved by Council,
- Establish Fellows database for data album for Fellows of the Academy.
| NAME | |
| Professor Henry Nii Adziri Wellington | Chairman |
| Emerita Professor Elizabeth Ardayfio-Schandorf | Member |
| Professor Benjamin Kwame Ahunu | Member |
| Professor Jonathan N. Ayertey | Member |
| Professor Rose Emma Mamaa Entsua-Mensah | Member |
| Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang | Member |
| Professor Agyeman Badu Akosa | Member |
| Emefa O. Lartey | Secretary |
Committee on Membership and Welfare
- Propose for the Council the State of the Membership Register.
- Policies on issues pertaining to recruitment of younger scholars and retention of quality membership.
- Propose policies on welfare of Fellows, e.g. GAAS obligations towards elderly and sick Fellows.
- Any other policies that an ageing GAAS operating within Ghanaian culture and grappling with issues of how to remain relevant and caring towards its membership would need to put in place.
- Keep issues pertaining to membership and welfare of Fellows under review.
| NAME | |
| Emerita Prof. Elizabeth Ardayfio-Schandorf, | Chairman |
| Prof. K. Asamoah-Gyadu | Member |
| Prof. G.T. Odamtten | Member |
| Dr Eugenia Date-Bah | Member |
| Prof Lade Wosornu | Member |
| Prof. A. B. Akosa | Member |
| Prof B. J. B. Nyarko | Member |
| Secretary |
Facilities Management Committee
- Implement the agreement between GAAS and the Facility Manager, Messer Royal MAK Ltd. (Mr. Gyan)
- Recommend to Council the effective ways of maintaining the Academy Building.
- Consider any other matters relating to GAAS facility management.
| NAME | POSITION |
| Prof. J. N. Ayertey | Chairman |
| Emerita Prof. Elizabeth Ardayfio-Schandorf | Member |
| Prof. Lade Wosornu | Member |
| Mr. Samuel Boakye | Member |
| Prof. Joshua Abor | Member |
| Prof J. Songsore | Member |
| Prof. Gladys Amponsah | Member |
| Prof. W. S. Alhassan | Member |
| Mr. Ben A. Essuman | Member ̸ Secretary |
Programmes and Anniversary Committee
- Receive proposals on the annual programmes and activities of the Academy from the Sections. (Arts and Sciences)
- Examine proposals and break topics into themes and sub-themes.
- Recommend speakers on the sub-themes for the approval of the Council.
- Consider any matter referred to it by Council.
| NAME | |
| Prof. A. A. Oteng-Yeboah | Chairman |
| Emerita Prof. Isabella Quakyi | Vice President, Sciences |
| Prof. K. Opoku -Nti | Vice President, Arts. |
| Prof. Helen Yitah | Honorary Secretary |
| Prof. K. K. Adarkwa | Member |
| Prof. Dzodzi Tsikata | Member |
| Prof. Akosua Adomako Ampofo | Member |
| Prof. Ama de-Graft Aikins | Member (Abroad) |
| Prof. Hans Adu-Dapaah | Member |
| Mrs. Kate O. Boampong | Secretary |
ICT (Digitization) Committee
- Lead in the acquisition and deployment of technologies to enhance the modern delivery of programmes of GAAS and increase internal efficiency.
- Lead in the upgrade of the ICT resources (human and material) and make them fit for purpose for the work of the Academy.
- Upgrade the GAAS Website and make it functional and up to date with content.
- Recommend means of upgrading the ICT system of the Academy.
- Recommend the means of improving staff capacity in the use of ICT.
| NAME | POSITION |
| Emeritus Prof. Samuel Sefa-Dedeh | Chairman |
| Prof. Helen Yitah | Member |
| Prof Richard Oppong Frimpong | Member |
| Prof. John Appiah-Adu | Member |
| Prof. Akosua Adomako Ampofo | Member |
| Prof. David Ofori Adjei | Member |
| Prof. Gordon Awandare | Member |
| Prof Yaa Ntiamoa-Baidu | Member |
| Mr. Mark Makafui Letsa | Secretary |
Fund Raising Committee
- Advise and develop an attractive Academy profile to support fundraising activities.
- Study the report of the fund-raising committee and map out strategies for implementation.
- Provide further proposals on how the Academy can broaden and sustainably have funds for its agreed activities.
- Supervise the fund-raising activities of the Academy.
| NAME | POSITION |
| Prof Yaa Ntiamoa-Baidu | Chairman |
| Prof B. B. Puplampu | Member |
| Prof. Akosua Adomako Ampofo | Member |
| Prof. Owusu Bennoah | Member |
| Prof. A. Badu Akosa | Member |
| Prof J. H, Ephraim | Member |
| Prof. Dzodzi Tsikata | Member |
| Felix Lartey | Secretary |
Education Committee
- Discuss all matters on education referred to it by Council.
- Advice Council on educational issues of national interest.
- Review documents on education referred from the Ministry of Education.
| NAME | POSITION |
| Prof. V. P.Y. Gadzekpo | Chairperson |
| Prof. Paul k. Buah-Bassuah | Members |
| Prof. E. Aryeetey | Member |
| Emerita Prof Takyiwaa Manuh. | Member |
| Prof. K.S. Nokoe | Member |
| Prof. George Odamtten | Member |
| Prof. E H K Akaho | Member |
| Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang | Member |
| Prof. B.K Ahunu | Member |
| Mrs. Augusta De-Love Mensah | Secretary |
Strategic Plan Implementation Committee
- Formulate modalities for the implementation of the GAAS strategic plan;
- To make the strategic plan a living document that will remain useful during its expected lifespan (2020 -2025);
- Roll out methodologies for creating awareness among Fellows and Staff;
- Undertake any other action(s) incidental to the successful operation of the Committee.
| NAME | POSITION |
| Prof Kofi Nti | Chairman |
| Prof. Gordon Awandare | Member |
| Prof Mamaa Entsua-Mensah | Member |
| Prof Alexander Nyarko | Member |
| Prof Helen Yitah | Member |
| Prof Yaa Ntiamoah-Baidu | Member |
| Prof Dzodzi Tsikata | Member |
| Prof Atsu Ayee | Member |
| Emeritus Prof. Samuel Sefa-Dedeh | Member |
| Ben A. Essuman | Secretary |
Research And Special Projects Committee
- Identify special projects and recommend to Council how to manage them,
- Develop Guidelines and Policies for Managing Special Projects.
- Develop Guidelines for Research Initiation and Execution by Fellows with The Support of The Academy.
| NAME | POSITION |
| Prof. Emerita Takyiwaa Manuh | Chairman |
| Prof. Obeng Agyei | Member |
| Prof. Andrew. Adjei | Member |
| Prof Helen Yitah | Member |
| Prof David Ofori-Adjei | Member |
| Prof. J. O. Gyapong | Member |
| Prof Dzodzi Tsikata | Member |
| Prof. Atsu Ayee | Member |
| Secretary |
Nomination Review Panel (Sciences)
- To receive nominations from Fellows.
- Review the documentation and process nominations for assessment.
- Make recommendations to Council on each nomination received.
- Liaise with the digitization committee and propose online submission and assessment of nomination in line with the GAAS Strategic Plan.
- Address any other matters to make the nomination process transparent and efficient.
| NAME | POSITION |
| Emerita Prof. Isabella Quakyi | Vice President (Sciences) Chairman |
| Prof. George Obeng-Adjei | Member |
| Prof. Edward H. K. Akaho | Member |
| Prof. E. Owusu-Bennoah | Member |
| Prof. R. E. M. Entsua-Mensah | Member |
| Prof. Paul K. Buah-Bassuah | Member |
| Prof C. N. B. Tagoe | Member |
| Prof. A. K. Akosa | Member |
Nomination Review Panel (Arts)
- To receive nominations from Fellows.
- Review the documentation and process nominations for assessment.
- Make recommendations to Council on each nomination received.
- Liaise with the digitization committee and propose online submission and assessment of nomination in line with the GAAS Strategic Plan.
- Address any other matters to make the nomination process transparent and efficient.
| NAME | POSITION |
| Prof. Kofi Nti | Vice President (Arts) Chairman |
| Prof. K. Anyidoho | Member |
| Prof J. R.A Ayee | Member |
| Prof E. Aryeetey | Member |
| Rev. Prof. J. Kwabena Asamoah-Gyadu | Member |