Leadership Profile

Trustees

Dr. D.O. Gyane

Mr. Ken Ofori-Atta

Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors consists of highly experienced professionals from various industries. They bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the organisation and are committed to our mission and success.

Michael Akanbek, Esq.

Chairman

Michael Akanbek, Esq.

Mr. Michael Akanbek is a private legal practitioner and Managing Partner of Akanbek, Atuilik, and Associates. He is a deacon of the Shalom Baptist Church at Teshie. Mr. Akanbek is married to Kate, and they are blessed with two children.

Mr. Samuel Kwesi Ansah Bonuedie

Member

Mr. Samuel Kwesi Ansah Bonuedie

Mr. Samuel Kwesi Ansah Bonuedie holds an MA in Design and Branding Strategy from Brunel University – West London and a BA in Communication Design from KNUST, Kumasi.

He is currently the head of Brands and Communications at Quantum Group—a group of companies engaged in the petroleum downstream, energy and power, technology, and communication industries. In his current role, Samuel leads the development and execution of the group’s brand strategy.

Before this, Samuel had worked with other marketing and advertising organizations like Lowe Lintas and Ogilvy Africa. He also had a stint with TV3 Network as head of Corporate Communications and Brands.

Mr. Abraham Addison

Member

Mr. Abraham Addison

Mr. Abraham Addison is a highly accomplished Retirement and Pension Management Consultant with over 15 years of expertise in administration, sales, and account management. He has a distinguished track record of managing over GHS 500 million in assets for more than 300 corporate clients, including prestigious organizations such as the Bank of Ghana, GCB Bank, and Unilever. Currently, he serves as an Independent Trustee for major schemes and holds leadership roles as a Board Chair for various mutual funds. His professional credentials are supported by an MBA from KNUST and a BSc in Banking and Finance, alongside his membership in the Institute of Directors (MIoD).

Beyond his professional life, Mr. Addison is a dedicated family man and a committed Christian who began his faith journey during his secondary school years. He has contributed significantly to various ministries, including Excellent Youth Outreach and Joyful Way Inc., and is currently the Treasurer of the Men’s Fellowship at Korle-Bu Community Chapel. He is married to Naa Okaikor, with whom he has three children, and remains passionate about helping individuals achieve financial security and dignity in retirement.

Mr. Laud Affotey

Member

Mr. Laud Affotey

Mr Laud Affotey is the current CEO of Pryme Solushyns (Construction and Design & Build firm) and Design Protocol (Architectural Consultancy and Interior Design firm). He is a registered architect with the Ghana Institute of Architects.

His journey as a Christian started when he gave his life to Christ just before entering university. He was a disciple on campus, where he served as a campus leader in various capacities, including in Missions and Drama. He has been involved in missions and church planting in both Ghana and Nigeria.

He is currently a leader at the Evangelical Baptist Mission of Ghana.

Before joining Pryme Solushyns full-time in 2015, Laud held several executive positions at Zenith Bank, Prodesign, and S. Tetteh and Associates.

He is married to the lovely Bernice, his wife, and they have a daughter and a son.

Mrs. Vida Antwi

Member

Mrs. Vida Antwi

Mrs. Vida Antwi is an educator and a member of the Korle-Bu Community Chapel. She serves on the church’s Missions and Evangelism, Christian Education Programme, and First-Time Comers’ Committees. She is married to Rev. Edward Antwi and they are blessed with two sons.

Dr. Geoffrey Ofori Birikorang

Member

Dr. Geoffrey Ofori Birikorang

Dr. Geoffrey Ofori Birikorang is a Specialist Surgeon in the Urology Division of the Department of Surgery at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital. He believes in the Lord Jesus Christ as Lord and King. Dr. Birikorang values the task of evangelizing the world for Christ. He is a member of the Medical Department of the International Central Gospel Church.

Ps. Esperance Klugan

Member

Ps. Esperance Klugan

Pastor Klugan is a versatile professional with over thirty years of experience in Leadership and management, Finance and Accounting Management, Microfinance, and Micro-Enterprise Development in rich multicultural contexts. He has invested thirty-one years (31) of his professional years in World Vision, an International Christian Humanitarian Relief and Development Organization as Country Representative in Chad, Sierra Leone, and Niger, as West Africa Regional Finance Director, West Africa Regional Micro-Enterprise Technical Advisor, and previously as Finance and Administration Director and Accountant for World Vision Senegal programs. Pastor Klugan took early retirement from World Vision on 31st December 2018, following his last five years with the organization as Senior Director of Operations (SDO) for the West Africa Region.

He is an ordained Pastor of the Changed Life Baptist Church, Ghana. He is married to Gilberte, and they have two adult sons.

Ps. Mrs. Gloria Dedo Akornor

Member

Ps. Mrs. Gloria Dedo Akornor

Pastor Mrs. Gloria Dedo Akornor holds an MPhil in leadership from the University of Professional Studies and an MA in ministry from the Trinity Seminary College, Legon-Accra.

She currently works with the Internal Audit Unit of the Civil Service of Ghana. Prior to this, she worked with Vodafone Ghana and Access Bank Ghana.

Mrs. Justina Yesutor Gumenu

Member

Mrs. Justina Yesutor Gumenu

Mrs. Justina Yesutor Gumenu is the first-ever female Executive Director in the history of COF. She is a dynamic female leader with a passion for souls. Yesutor is currently the National Secretary of the Ghana Evangelical Missions Association (GEMA), the national umbrella body of mission agencies in Ghana. She has been into missions all her working life, starting from Christian Outreach Fellowship, then to the Ghana Evangelism Committee (GEC), and now as the Executive Director of COF. She holds a BA in Psychology and Social Work from the University of Ghana and Certificates in Missions from the Kairos Course and the Livingstone School of Missions. She is a radio and TV host, Conference Speaker, and mentor to many young people.

Mrs. Gumenu is married to Pastor Emmanuel Gumenu, and their union is blessed with two children, a son and a daughter.

Past Executive Directors

Mr. William Ofori-Atta (Paa Willie)

⁠Mr. Bernard
Ofori-Atta

Mr. Emmanuel Anukun-Dabson

Management Team

Our team is committed to the Great Commission of spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ to all nations. We strive to be a faithful partner in sharing the love of God with others through our words and deeds. We are dedicated to supporting and serving those on the mission field, providing resources and offering guidance to those who are seeking to grow in their faith.

Mrs. Justina Yesutor Gumenu

Executive Director

Mrs. Grace Akpene Laryea

Administrator/
Accountant

Mrs. Christabel N. Ayikaikor Gyesaw

Communication/Partnership Development Officer

Mr. Samuel Osei Antwi

Expediter/ Driver