Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Nyarko-Ampem has inaugurated a new Governing Board for the Ghana Commodity Exchange (GCX), with a mandate to deepen market access for farmers and boost international trade.
Nyarko-Ampem urged the seven-member board to strengthen the GCX’s role in directly linking agricultural producers with both local and global buyers, calling for the expansion of the range of commodities traded. He also stressed that transparency and sound governance must remain central to its operations.
The GCX, established to provide a structured marketplace for agricultural and other commodities, plays a critical role in improving price discovery, reducing post-harvest losses, and enhancing farmer incomes.
Board Chair Nana Boadi Amponim Obadade III pledged to enhance the exchange’s operations and its economic impact. The other board members include CEO Evelyn Abaka, Abena Buachiwaa Brigidi, MP Abdul-Fatawu Alhassan, Anthony Gyampo, Bismark Tawiah Boateng, and Joseph Kwashie Gidisu.
The exchange’s growth agenda is expected to focus on increasing traded volumes, diversifying product offerings, and positioning Ghana as a regional hub for commodity trading in West Africa.
