Michael Okyere Baafi

Michael Okyere Baafi (born 12 March 1976) is a Ghanaian politician and businessman who was appointed Executive Secretary of the Ghana Free Zones Board by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo in 2017[2][3].

Michael Okyere Baafi
Michael Okyere Baafi
Executive Secretary of Ghana Free Zones Board[1]
Personal details
Born (1976-03-12) March 12, 1976
Koforidua, Ghana
NationalityGhanaian
Political partyNew Patriotic Party
ResidenceAccra
OccupationPolitician and Businessman

Work experience

Okyere Baafi was the Head of Sales and Marketing at the Phoenix Insurance where he carved an enviable reputation for the company and established it well in the competitive market.[4][5]

He holds MBA in Marketing and Corporate Strategy from the University of Ghana, and a Bachelor of Education (Honours) degree, University of Cape Coast.[6]

He's a member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing, UK and has over 10 years experience in insurance marketing.[7]

Politics

He has been with New Patriotic Party for quite a long time and is currently the Chairman of the Finance Committee of the National Youth Wing of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).He is also a member of the Trade and Industry sub Committee of the Transition team and was the Vice Chairman of the New Juaben South constituency.[8]

Executive Secretary at Ghana Free Zones Board

Mr. Okyere Baafi's appointment took effect from Thursday, 26 January 2017. Assuming office as the GFZB secretary, he has made quiet remarkable contribution to society by supporting the construction of an ultra modern computer laboratory for the Wesley Methodist Basic School at Koforidua in the Eastern Region[9][10] and promises  serve interest of local investors during his term of office.[11][12][13]

Personal life

Born to Mr. Daniel Kwabena Okyere and Diana Agyarko Boateng, Michael Okyere Baafi is married with a son and hails from Koforidua in the Eastern Region.

References
  1. http://www.gfzb.gov.gh/about%20us/key_personel.php. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  2. Online, Peace FM. "Michael Okyere Baafi Appointed Exec Sec Of Ghana Free Zones Authority". Retrieved 2017-08-24.
  3. Quarshie, M. "President Akufo-Addo appoints Okyere Baafi as Ghana Free Zones Authority boss". Yen.com.gh - Ghana news. Retrieved 2017-08-24.
  4. "Phoenix Insurance Company Ltd, Ghana - Welcome to a delightful service experience". www.phoenixinsurancegh.com. Retrieved 2017-08-24.
  5. Owusu-Mensah, Jeffrey (2017-01-27). "Akufo-Addo picks Phoenix Insurance sales boss to head Free Zones Authority". www.primenewsghana.com. Retrieved 2017-08-24.
  6. "Untitled Document". www.phoenixinsurancegh.com. Retrieved 2017-08-24.
  7. Owusu-Mensah, Jeffrey (2017-01-27). "Akufo-Addo picks Phoenix Insurance sales boss to head Free Zones Authority". www.primenewsghana.com. Retrieved 2017-08-24.
  8. Owusu-Mensah, Jeffrey (2017-01-27). "Akufo-Addo picks Phoenix Insurance sales boss to head Free Zones Authority". www.primenewsghana.com. Retrieved 2017-08-24.
  9. "Free Zones Board Boss supports construction of ICT laboratory for Methodist School". 2017-06-12. Retrieved 2017-08-24.
  10. Abedu-Kennedy, Dorcas (2017-06-09). "Free Zones Board boss supports construction of ICT Lab for Methodist school - AdomOnline.com". AdomOnline.com. Retrieved 2017-08-24.
  11. Yartey, Theophilus. "Ghana news: Free Zones Board to serve interest of local investors - Graphic Online". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2017-08-24.
  12. "Rainbow Radio - 1D1F: Free Zones Board to buy more land for investors". rainbowradioonline.com. Retrieved 2017-08-24.
  13. Nyabor, Jonas (2017-07-12). "We'll empower local investors - Free Zones". Ghana News. Retrieved 2017-08-24.
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