The Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry has inaugurated a 26-member National E-Commerce Steering Committee to drive Ghana’s digital trade agenda and strengthen the country’s participation in the global digital economy.
The Deputy Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Sampson Ahi, who performed the inauguration on behalf of the Sector Minister, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, described the initiative as “a significant milestone in Ghana’s digital transformation journey.”
He explained that the Committee would serve as the principal inter-ministerial platform to provide leadership, coordination, and strategic advice, while also advocating for policies that align the nation’s e-commerce agenda with broader development goals and international standards.
“No single entity can accomplish this mission alone. Success will depend on breaking down silos and building bridges. Our greatest strength will lie not in individual expertise, but in collective action,” Mr Ahi stressed. He added that e-commerce had the potential to transform lives, particularly by opening up global markets for rural artisans, but noted that challenges such as digital payment security, cross-border trade facilitation and last-mile delivery needed urgent attention.
Chief Director of the Ministry, Noah Tumfo, who chairs the new Committee, assured stakeholders that the group would work with dedication to ensure Ghana did not miss out on the opportunities of the digital economy. He emphasised the importance of collaboration and effective coordination to build a resilient and competitive ecosystem for online trade.
The members of the 26-member National E-Commerce Steering Committee are: Noah Tumfo (Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry – Chair), Emmanuel Ofori (Ministry of Communications, Digital Technology Innovation), Chris P.K. Conduah (National Development Planning Commission), Johnson Kagya Owusu (Ghana Statistical Service), Kwame Oppong (Bank of Ghana), Emmanuel Quao (Ghana Export Promotion Authority), Habiba Sumani (Ghana Enterprises Agency), Emmanuel Felix Neizer (National Communications Authority), Stephen Nwolley (Association of Ghana Industries), Romaric Ababio Dankwa (Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry), Professor George Acheampong (University of Ghana), Raymond Amaglo (Ghana Link Services), Alexander Oppong (Cyber Security Authority), a representative of the Data Protection Commission, Frank Ansong (Ghana Digital Centres Limited), Kwesi Owusu-Abrokwa (Ghana Post), Solomon Richardson (National Information Technology Agency), a representative of the Ghana Shippers Authority, Jephtah Afako (Jumia), Stella Ansah (Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry), George Amoah (Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry), Audrey Nuamah (Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry), Lilian Dome Yeng (Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry), Nicholas Quansah (Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry), Abla Oye Fianu (Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry), and Ibrahim Adams Tanko (Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry).
The inauguration marks the beginning of a coordinated national effort to harness the benefits of digital trade, strengthen regulatory frameworks, and expand opportunities for businesses and individuals across Ghana.
MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL E-COMMERCE STEERING COMMITTEE;
1. Noah Tumfo - Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry (Chair)
2. Emmanuel Ofori - Ministry of Communications, Digital Technology Innovation
3. Chris P.K Conduah - National Development Planning Commission
4. Johnson Kagya Owusu - Ghana Statistical Service (GSS)
5. Kwame Oppong - Bank of Ghana
6. Emmanuel Quao - Ghana ExportPromotion Authority (GEPA)
7. Habiba Sumani - Ghana Enterprises Agency
8. Emmanuel Felix Neizer - National Communications Authority
9. Stephen Nwolley - Association of Ghana Industries (AG)
10. Romaric Ababio Dankwa - Ghana National Chamber Of Commerce And Industry (GNCCI)
11. Prof. George Acheampong - University of Ghana
12. Raymond Amaglo - Ghana Link Services
13. Alexander Oppong - Cyber Security Authority
14. Data Protection Commission Ghana
15. Frank Ansong - Ghana Digital Centers Limited (GDCL)
16. Kwesi Owusu-Abrokwa - Ghana Post
17. Solomon Richardson - National Information Technology Agency
18. Ghana Shippers Authority
19. Jephtah Afako - Jumia
20. Stella Ansah - Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry
21. George Amoah - Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry:
22. Audrey Nuamah - Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry
23. Lilian Dome Yeng - Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry
24. Nicholas Quansah - Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry
25. Abla Oye Fianu - Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry
26. Ibrahim Adams Tanko - Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry