The International Centre for Public Development (I.C.P.D.) has organised a two-day capacity-building workshop for senior management of the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo) on financial crime prevention, risk management and strategies for preventing revenue leakage.

The workshop, held from 14th to 15th October 2026 at MUMS Hotel in Tamale, was designed to strengthen participants’ understanding of financial crime risks within electricity distribution operations and equip management with practical approaches to safeguarding the company’s revenue, assets and resources.

The programme brought together senior management personnel of NEDCo and experienced facilitators to discuss the challenges associated with financial misconduct, revenue losses, internal controls and accountability in the electricity distribution sector.

Opening Ceremony

The opening ceremony featured a welcoming address delivered by the Executive Director of I.C.P.D., Mr Hope Kwaku Nyadi, who welcomed participants and expressed the Centre’s appreciation to NEDCo for its commitment to strengthening institutional capacity and promoting financial integrity.

In his address, Mr Nyadi emphasised the importance of equipping senior management with the knowledge and skills required to identify, prevent and respond effectively to financial crime risks. He noted that effective financial crime prevention requires strong leadership, sound internal controls, accountability and a collective commitment to protecting organisational resources.

The keynote address was delivered by Mr Martin Sulemana, Human Resource representative of NEDCo, on behalf of the Executive Director of NEDCo. His address underscored the importance of the workshop to the company’s operational efficiency, revenue protection and institutional sustainability.

The keynote address also highlighted the need for management to remain vigilant against practices that contribute to revenue leakage and financial losses, while promoting transparency, discipline and responsible management of company resources.

Focus of the Workshop

The two-day workshop provided a platform for participants to examine financial crime risks and discuss practical measures for improving revenue protection and strengthening internal accountability within NEDCo. 

Key areas of focus included:

• Identifying and preventing financial crimes in electricity distribution operations.

• Understanding the causes and consequences of revenue leakage.

• Strengthening internal controls, compliance and management oversight.

• Improving security management and corporate crime investigation practices.

• Promoting ethical leadership, transparency and accountability.

• Developing practical strategies to protect company revenue, assets and resources.

The workshop reinforced the importance of proactive risk identification, effective supervision and cooperation across departments in addressing financial misconduct and reducing avoidable losses.

Closing Ceremony and Presentation of Certificates

The workshop concluded on 15th October 2026 with closing remarks delivered by the Centre Coordinator of I.C.P.D., Mr Ellis Asamani.

In his closing remarks, Mr Asamani expressed appreciation to NEDCo management for the opportunity to collaborate with I.C.P.D. in delivering the capacity-building programme. He encouraged participants to apply the knowledge and skills acquired during the workshop in their respective roles and to champion financial integrity, accountability and effective revenue protection within the company.

He further emphasised that the success of such capacity-building initiatives would ultimately depend on participants’ commitment to translating the lessons learned into practical improvements in their workplaces.

As part of the closing ceremony, certificates of participation were presented to the participants in recognition of their participation in the two-day workshop.

I.C.P.D.’s Commitment to Institutional Capacity Development

The workshop forms part of I.C.P.D.’s broader commitment to supporting public and private institutions in preventing financial crime, strengthening governance systems and promoting the responsible management of organisational resources.

Through targeted training, research, professional development and institutional partnerships, I.C.P.D. continues to advocate practical approaches to reducing financial misconduct and improving accountability across Ghana’s public and private sectors.

The Centre remains committed to working with institutions such as NEDCo to build professional capacity, strengthen preventive measures and promote a culture of integrity and responsible resource management.

About I.C.P.D.

The International Centre for Public Development (I.C.P.D.) is a Ghana-based organisation committed to public development, financial crime prevention, integrity education, research and capacity building. The Centre works to strengthen institutional accountability and promote effective measures against corruption, financial misconduct and the abuse of organisational resources.

For more information, visit: www.icpdgh.org

Gulnyansi District, Northern Region –14th August 2026

The International Centre for Public Development (I.C.P.D.) has taken its financial crime prevention and integrity awareness campaign to the Christian community through a successful Financial Crime, Morals and Integrity Quiz Competition organised among four local assemblies of the Apostolic Church-Ghana in the Gulnyansi District.

The programme, which brought together over 400 members of the Apostolic Church-Ghana, formed part of I.C.P.D.’s preventive approach to fighting financial crime through education, moral formation, integrity development and community engagement.

The initiative was organised through the efforts of Student Pastor Elisha Napari Ndambe, whose commitment to promoting integrity and financial crime awareness within the Christian community was highly commended by I.C.P.D.

The competition brought together teams from Gulnyansi, Makayili, Juo and Gundow Local Assemblies, who competed on questions covering financial crime, ethics, morals, integrity, accountability and responsible citizenship.

 Quiz Results

After a keenly contested competition, the results were as follows:

1. Gulnyansi Local Assembly – 51 marks

2. Makayili Local Assembly – 45 marks

3. Juo Local Assembly – 43 marks

4. Gundow Local Assembly – 39 marks

The competition was moderated by Elder Noah Nakonjah Ndambe, Quiz Master; Elder Jonas Kwabena Jato, Time Keeper; and Deacon Johnson Dawuni, Marks Recorder.

Distinguished Personalities Present

 The programme was attended by a number of church leaders, elders and representatives, including:

- Pastor Jethro Dawutey, District Pastor, Gulnyansi

- Student Pastor Chris Bitabim Ndambe, ACTS Kumasi

- Overseer Benjamin Bilinyi, Bukpei District Pastor

- Elder Joseph Ogan, Presiding Elder, Gulnyansi Central Local Assembly

- Elder Simon Bakuri, Presiding Elder, Juo Local Assembly

- Elder Eric Gulindow Kpajul, Presiding Elder, Makayili Local Assembly

- Elder Moses Wumborijah, Presiding Elder, Gundow Local Assembly

- Elder Jeremiah Walib, Presiding Elder, Nyakasia Local Assembly

- Elder Simon Manboah, Presiding Elder, Nyalakani Local Assembly

- Elder Robert Kofi Okah, Presiding Elder, Bincharatanga Local Assembly

- Elder Philemon Nkunpoi Ndambe, Kwame Anu Local Assembly, Accra

- Mr. Isaiah Bananukpal, Encourage Worker, Lepusi Local Assembly

- Elder Batingna Joshua and his wife, Church of Pentecost, Makayili

 I.C.P.D. Commends Organisers and Church Leadership.

I.C.P.D. expressed its appreciation to the leadership of the Apostolic Church-Ghana, particularly the Gulnyansi District, for providing the platform and support for the programme.

The Centre also commended *Student Pastor Elisha Napari Ndambe for his initiative and leadership in organising the programme.

I.C.P.D. further acknowledged the contribution of its Management, represented at the programme by Mr. James Zillah Salifu, whose participation helped strengthen the Centre's commitment to engaging faith-based organisations in the prevention of financial crime.

 Prevention Through Values

Speaking on the significance of the programme, I.C.P.D. noted that the fight against financial crime cannot be left exclusively to law-enforcement agencies.

The Centre believes that prevention must begin with values, character, integrity and moral education. Churches, schools, traditional institutions, families and other community structures therefore have an important role to play in creating a society that rejects corruption, fraud, dishonesty and abuse of public resources.

The Gulnyansi programme demonstrates I.C.P.D.’s broader strategy of taking financial crime prevention beyond conventional institutions and into communities where values and attitudes are shaped.

The Centre intends to strengthen its collaboration with faith-based organisations, educational institutions, traditional authorities, civil society organisations and other stakeholders to promote integrity and financial crime prevention across Ghana.

I.C.P.D. congratulates Gulnyansi Local Assembly for emerging winners and commends all four participating assemblies for their enthusiasm, discipline and commitment to the ideals of integrity and responsible citizenship.