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IFMA-Ghana calls for professionalism in public facility management
Members of the Ghana Chapter of the International Facility Management Association (IFMA) have asked government to enforce legislations regarding the design and use of environmentally friendly materials in the construction of public buildings.
It wants government to adopt Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model to ensure long term maintenance and sustainability of public facilities.
Ahead of the celebration of World Facility Management Day on May 11, 2022, the association emphasised the need for professionalism in the management of public spaces.
World Facility Management Day is to celebrate the successes of professional facility managers and help address challenges that persist in the sector.
Mr. Sampson Opare-Agyemang, President of the Ghana Chapter of IFMA, speaking at the launch of the celebrations on Wednesday, said outsourcing facility management to professional organisations “is the best practice.”
Facility Management, he explained, involved “building management from the design stage to enhance its overall life cycle,” hence the need for the government to establish a facility management department or agency for proper “infrastructure management and regulation” in the country.”
“Facility management influences the health, safety, productivity and well-being of people who “utilise the built environment.
“The challenge today in our built environment is not just lack of maintenance culture rather lack of understanding of the value of facility management by governments, business owners and financial institutions,” he noted.
Mr. Opare-Agyemang said the Ghana Chapter of IFMA would focus on “the earth, health and well-being in a post-COVID hybrid working environment” in the country as it joined the worldwide celebrations in a few weeks.
Activities for the celebrations in Ghana are Round table discussions on the strategic role of facility management as well as a tour of the Bulk Oil Storage and Transport Company (BOST) among others.
The International Facility Management Association, founded in 1980, is the recognised association of facility management professionals which has about 24,000 members in over 106 countries.
The Ghana Chapter of IFMA was approved in August 2009 and currently has over 200 professional members. The Association recently entered a partnership with the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) to introduce a Master of Science (MSc) programme in Facility Management.
Mr. Opare-Agyemang said the association intended to partner other institutions to help train more facility managers.
By Ernest Nutsugah
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GPL Voilent Dissturbance: One more arrested
The Ghana Police Service has arrested one more suspect, Elizabeth Akosua
Ntiriwaa, alias Akosua Black Chinese.
Her arrest is in connection with the violent disturbances that occurred during the football match between Nsoatreman FC and Kumasi Asante Kotoko FC on February 2, 2025.
This brings to six, the number of suspects arrested so far in connection with the incident.
Elizabeth Akosua Ntiriwaa is currently in Police custody, assisting with the investigation.
The intelligence-led operation and investigation remain ongoing to ensure all perpetrators connected to the incident are arrested and brought to justice.
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Emmanuel Kwamena Anyimah Appointed Deputy Chief Executive of the Minerals Commission of Ghana
President John Mahama has appointed Mr Emmanuel Kwamena Anyimah (Ellembele KK) as the new Deputy Chief Executive of the Minerals Commission of Ghana.
With extensive experience in Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS), Engineering, and Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC), Emmanuel is expected to bring strategic leadership to the Commission during a critical period for Ghana’s mining sector.
His career spans key industries, including construction, oil and gas, and energy, with expertise in pipeline and piping inspection, welding quality control, environmental management, and regulatory compliance.
Emmanuel holds multiple degrees, including an MSc in Energy and Environmental Management from the University of Central Lancashire (UK), an LLB from KAAF University (Ghana), a BSc in Management Studies from Central University College, and an HND in Civil Engineering from Takoradi Technical University.
He has held key roles in leading organizations such as ORSAM Oil and Gas, and Amaja Oilfield Ltd., where he ensured operational efficiency, compliance, and safety. He holds several professional certifications and is an active member of esteemed industry bodies, reinforcing his expertise in quality assurance, environmental sustainability, and regulatory frameworks.
Emmanuel’s appointment is expected to strengthen the Minerals Commission’s ability to regulate and promote sustainable mineral resource development. His leadership, technical knowledge, and commitment to regulatory excellence will play a vital role in ensuring Ghana’s mining sector remains competitive, transparent, and environmentally responsible.
