CPCU West Africa Chapter Ushers in New Leadership, Celebrates Professional Excellence

The CPCU West Africa Candidate Chapter has entered a new chapter of leadership following the inauguration of a new governing council, reinforcing its commitment to advancing insurance professionalism and risk management across Ghana and the wider West African region.

The brief leadership transition ceremony was held on 7 January 2026 at the Alisa Hotel, bringing together insurance practitioners, CPCU designees, and industry stakeholders dedicated to strengthening professional standards within the sector.

The newly constituted council is led by President Abubakari Salifu, whose administration has outlined a strategic focus on working closely with the global CPCU Society. Priority areas under the new leadership include mentorship, volunteering, professional training in insurance and risk management, student engagement, and stronger industry collaboration.

Speaking at the ceremony, Justice Peprah Agyei, the immediate past president and a continuing member of the council, assured the new leadership of his unwavering support. He reflected on key milestones and achievements recorded by the chapter over the years and commended members for their dedication to professional excellence. He also expressed appreciation to the global CPCU Society for its consistent support in nurturing the next generation of insurance professionals while promoting ethical practice and community protection.

Ghana and West Africa were highlighted as a pivotal region for the development of insurance professionals and risk management experts, given the region’s expanding economies and growing exposure to complex risks. The CPCU designation, globally recognized as a symbol of expertise, ethical conduct, and continuous professional development, continues to play a central role in strengthening industry standards.

As a Chapter, the CPCU West Africa Society serves as a platform for CPCU designees, insurance professionals, and aspiring candidates, providing opportunities for networking, professional development, and knowledge sharing. By fostering a community of like-minded professionals committed to excellence and innovation, the chapter aims to elevate the insurance industry across the region.

Chapter Objectives

The primary objectives of the CPCU West Africa Chapter include:

• Organising educational seminars, workshops, and webinars to enhance professional knowledge and skills.

• Facilitating networking and collaboration to promote innovation within the insurance sector.

• Engaging in community outreach and corporate social responsibility initiatives to promote insurance literacy.

• Serving as a strong advocacy voice for policies and regulations that support industry growth and stability.

• Providing mentorship and support for individuals pursuing the CPCU designation.

Congratulating CPCU Designees

The CPCU West Africa Chapter also extended warm congratulations to the following professionals for attaining the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) designation 2025, recognising their dedication, discipline, and commitment to excellence in the insurance profession:

CPCU West Africa Chapter Ushers in New Leadership, Celebrates Professional Excellence.

Solomon Sakyi Aboagye, CPCU; Samuel Acquah, CPCU; Rezzeta Afram, CPCU; Eric Agbozo, CPCU; Bernard Akyin-Arkoh, CPCU; Senyo Nana Yaw Ampofo, CPCU; Florence Asante-Mensah, CPCU; Daniel Kofi Asiedu, CPCU; Joel Lartey Asirifi, CPCU; Edem Nelson Awuku-Segbedzi, CPCU; Gunda Nyellayeng Valentene Bamere, CPCU; Samuel Oppong Boakye, CPCU; Comfort Araba Bondzie, CPCU; Ernest Kweku Danquah, CPCU; Kwasi Afum Darko, CPCU; Ochuko Godswill Efenure, CPCU; Samuel Frempong, CPCU; Ephraim Gideon Dornor Lomotey, CPCU; Henry Gyarteng-Mensah, CPCU; Jason Amo Gyimah, CPCU, ARM; Kenneth A. Hasford, CPCU; Laud Kasheef Ofoli Kassim, CPCU; Wendy Esinam Klatsu, CPCU, ARM; Francis Kwasi Kumah, CPCU; Samuel Lamptey, CPCU; Loretta Mensah, CPCU, ARM; Rukaya Mumuni, CPCU; Abena Agyakoma Nketia Sarpong, CPCU; Frances Chinenye Nwogbe, CPCU; Nana Nyarkomaa Obeng, CPCU; Samuel Osei-Adjabeng, CPCU; Daniel Nunoo Otoo, CPCU; Elijah Owusu Agyeman, CPCU; Gideon Sarfo, CPCU, ARM; Richard Eric Ojumiri Sawyerr, CPCU; Comfort Yirenkyi, CPCU; and Bernard Yorke, CPCU.

Their achievements reflect the growing depth of professional expertise within Ghana and the broader West African insurance industry and underscore the chapter’s mission to raise standards through education, ethics, and collaboration.

With the new leadership in place and an expanding community of CPCU designees, the CPCU West Africa Chapter is well positioned to deepen its impact, strengthen industry partnerships, and contribute meaningfully to the advancement of insurance and risk management across the region.

Source: Accra Street Journal

Last Updated on March 12, 2026 by Samuel Kwame Boadu

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