President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Ms. Justina Nelson as the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Minerals Income and Investment Fund (MIIF).
The appointment, made in accordance with Article 195(1) of the Constitution and Section 21(2) of the MIIF Act, 2018 (Act 978), was announced on Tuesday, January 14, 2025.
Ms. Nelson brings over two decades of experience in banking to her new role. Currently a Group Head at Zenith Bank (Ghana) Limited, she has been responsible for oversight of both the energy and commercial banking sectors.
Her impressive academic credentials include a Master of Laws in Corporate and Commercial Law and a Master’s in Business Administration (Marketing), both from the University of Ghana. Additionally, she holds a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) degree from the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) and a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) degree in Management and Psychology from the University of Ghana.
The Minerals Income and Investment Fund plays a pivotal role in managing Ghana’s mineral wealth to ensure sustained economic benefits for the country.
Ms. Nelson’s extensive professional background and leadership skills are expected to bring significant value to the institution.
The announcement was made through an official statement signed by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Acting Spokesperson to the President.
