Prof. Lord Mensah Appointed New Head of Local Government Service

Accra, Ghana - 07 May, 2025 - The Local Government Service has a new head, Professor Lord Mensah, a renowned expert in Financial Economics.

Prof. Mensah, who is a Professor at the University of Ghana Business School, brings a wealth of academic and professional experience to his new role.

With a strong background in finance and economics, Prof. Mensah has consulted for prominent institutions such as the Bank of Ghana and the United Nations Development Programme. He is also the Executive Director of the African Centre for Development Finance and a frequent voice in Ghana's financial discourse.

Prof. Mensah's appointment is seen as a strategic move to infuse financial and economic expertise into the governance of local government systems. His expertise is expected to have implications for fiscal decentralization and development financing in Ghana, potentially shaping the country's local government landscape.

As a scholar, Prof. Mensah has presented papers at leading finance and economics conferences globally and has a widely cited research portfolio. His appointment is expected to leverage his expertise to drive effective governance and development at the local level.

Source: Lead News Online