GPHA boss elected vice-president of International Association of Ports and Harbours

Michael Luguje, director general of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA), has been elected as the vice president for the Africa Region of the International Association of Ports And Harbours.

A statement issued by the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH) said Luguje’s term began Wednesday (27 April).

“We are pleased to announce that Michael Achagwe Luguje, managing director, Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority, Ghana, was elected as vice-president for the Africa Region by the vote of confidence to fill the vacancy of the position,” the statement said

“Based on Article 21 of the IAPH Constitution, he shall take office on April 27, 2022, until Annual General Meeting during the IAPH World Ports Conference in 2023.”

“We hope he will contribute to the activities of the IAPH.” the IAPH statement added.

Meanwhile, the Ghana Ports and Harbour Authority has congratulated its director general on his new appointment.

“All of us at #GPHA are solidly behind you and wish you success in your new role. You have indeed made all of us proud.” it posted on Facebook.