In a strategic move to boost Ghana’s tourism sector, President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Madam Naomi Borley Alabi as the Acting Deputy Chief Executive Officer for Finance and Administration at the Ghana Tourism Development Company (GTDC).
Her appointment was confirmed in a letter signed by Dr. Callistus Mahama, the Executive Secretary to the President, who congratulated Madam Alabi on her new role.
Madam Alabi’s appointment is seen as a step toward strengthening innovation, ethical governance, and operational excellence in the tourism and hospitality industry. She brings to the position a wealth of experience in administrative leadership.
Her new role is expected to enhance GTDC’s capacity to mobilize resources for investment in tourism-related undertakings and services, aligning with the company’s mandate to promote sustainable and quality tourism in Ghana.
Established in 1972, the GTDC operates under the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture and serves as the Ministry’s investment arm, playing a key role in attracting both foreign and local investment into the tourism sector.
The company focuses on promoting and mobilizing resources for tourism investments, engaging in equity partnerships, and providing financial and technical support for small businesses within the sector.
Madam Alabi will work under the leadership of Professor Kobby Mensah, the newly appointed CEO of GTDC. Prof. Mensah, a renowned marketing strategist and Associate Professor at the University of Ghana Business School, is known for his contributions to political and destination marketing, including the Destination Legon Tourism Marketing Exhibition, which has advanced digital tourism promotion in Ghana.
A dual-qualified lawyer, Madam Alabi is licensed to practise in both England and Wales, and Ghana. She holds an LLB from the University of Portsmouth, an LLM and Legal Practice Course (LPC) from the University of Law (UK), and a Post-Call Law Certificate from the Ghana School of Law, having been called to the Ghana Bar.
She is also a Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (UK).
During her studies at the University of Portsmouth, Madam Alabi served as President of Amnesty International, leading student campaigns for human rights—an early reflection of her commitment to justice, equity, and ethical leadership.
Her leadership experience spans roles including Executive Secretary of the Consumer Advocacy Centre, Board Member of Best Assurance Company Ltd, Chief Legal Consultant at Moorgate Lane Solicitors, and Lecturer at Accra Metropolitan University, where she continues to contribute to legal education and professional training.
Madam Alabi has also led and participated in European Union-backed initiatives, including the DigiGrad Africa Project and the Next Level Skills for Student Leaders (NELS) under the Erasmus Programme, both of which are now seen as models for advancing digital education and youth leadership across Africa.
A respected pan-African thought leader, Madam Alabi is a published author and seasoned conference speaker, widely recognized for her insights on corporate governance, digital innovation, and education reform.
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