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Nana Oye Bampoe Addo

Also known as: Deputy Chief of Staff Nana Oye Bampoe Addo · Madam Bampoe Addo · Hon. Nana Oye Bampoe Addo Esq

Deputy Chief of Staff who led a female government delegation to the newly nominated Asantehemaa in September 2026.

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  1. September 2026
  2. Joy Online

    … The two brothers were siblings of Nana Oye Bampoe Addo, the Deputy Chief of Staff (Administration). …

    Twin brother of late CLOGSAG Executive Secretary also passes on
  3. Joy Online

    The Deputy Chief of Staff, Administration and Finance, Nana Oye Bampoe Addo, leads a delegation of female government officials to pay a courtesy call on Her Majesty Nana Yaa Akyaa II, Asantehemaa of Asanteman, at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi. …

    Nana Oye Bampoe Addo leads female government delegation to Asantehemaa
  4. Joy Online

    … Nana Oye Bampoe Addo Esq, Deputy Chief of Staff, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon. …

    LGA holds Landmark Conference, AGM and Elections as the Committee on Politics and Elections emerges as the Overall Best Committee for 2025/2026.
  5. Joy Online

    … Nana Oye Bampoe Addo, the Deputy Chief of Staff (Administration), Office of the President, said the forum provided an important opportunity for both countries to share experiences, exchange knowledge and develop practical approaches to strengthening public institutions. …

    Ghana, Burkina Faso explore public sector reforms, AI adoption at HR Café
  6. Joy Online

    … Among the speakers and guests expected at the conference are Deputy Chief of Staff Nana Oye Bampoe Addo; Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine; Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa; Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affa …

    Legal Green Association to hold maiden law students’ conference
  7. Joy Online

    … edition and first international edition of HR CAFÉ 2026, held under the theme “Shaping the Future of Work: Human Capital, Artificial Intelligence, and Administrative Cross-Learning between Ghana and Burkina Faso.” Speaking at the event, Deputy Chief of Staff Nana Oye Bampoe Addo …

    Ghana, Burkina Faso deepen cooperation on Human Capital and AI
  8. Joy Online

    … Deputy Chief of Staff (Administration), Nana Oye Bampoe Addo, disclosed this at HR CAFÉ 2026, held at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC). …

    Government to deploy sovereign virtual platform for secure high-level meetings – Nana Oye Bampoe Addo
  9. Joy Online

    … The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, and Deputy Chief of Staff Oye Bampoe Addo during the dialogue called for urgent and coordinated national action to address the problem. …

    Maternal mortality is a women’s empowerment emergency!
  10. August 2026
  11. Joy Online

    … The items have been handed over to the Office of the President and received on behalf of the government by the Deputy Chief of Staff for Administration, Nana Oye Bampoe Addo, and the Presidential Adviser and Special Aide to President John Dramani Mahama. …

    MTN Ghana fulfils GH¢2.5m promise to flood victims with relief supplies
  12. Joy Online

    … It said senior government officials, including Nana Oye Bampoe Addo, Deputy Chief of Staff at the Presidency in-charge of Finance and Administration; Madam Marietta Agyeiwaa Brew, the Legal Advisor to the President, and Mrs Joyce Bawa Mogtari, Presidential Adviser and Special Aid …

    Corporate Ghana, international community donate to government June 29 flood victims

Wednesday 16 September

  1. Twin brother of late CLOGSAG Executive Secretary dies

    Sidney Nii Oko Bampoe Addo, twin brother of the late CLOGSAG Executive Secretary Isaac Bampoe Addo, passed away on Monday, September 14, three weeks after his brother's death on August 21. Both brothers were 59.

    16 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 15 September

  1. Female government delegation visits newly nominated Asantehemaa

    Deputy Chief of Staff Nana Oye Bampoe Addo led a delegation of female government officials to pay a courtesy call on Nana Yaa Akyaa II, the newly nominated Asantehemaa, at Manhyia Palace in Kumasi on Monday, September 14, to extend goodwill and reaffirm collaboration between government and traditional leadership.

    15 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 14 September

  1. LGA holds conference, AGM; elects new leadership

    The Legal Green Association held a landmark programme bringing together law students, legal professionals and public officials for a conference, annual general meeting and election of new executives for 2026/2027. The event featured speakers including Ghana's Deputy Chief of Staff, Foreign Affairs Minister and Chief Whip of Parliament.

    14 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Ghana, Burkina Faso explore reforms and AI adoption at HR forum

    Ghana and Burkina Faso are exploring cooperation in public sector reforms, human capital development, and responsible AI adoption at the 10th HR Café conference in Accra, which aims to strengthen administrative cross-learning and digital transformation between the two countries.

    8 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 7 September

  1. Legal Green Association holds inaugural law students conference

    The Legal Green Association of the Ghana School of Law will hold its maiden Law Students' Conference on September 11, 2026, in Accra, bringing together law students from LLB, Pre-Bar and Professional Law School programmes to discuss legal practice, political leadership, the legislative process, legal ethics and youth participation in governance.

    7 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Ghana and Burkina Faso deepen cooperation on human capital, AI

    Ghana and Burkina Faso are expanding collaboration in public-sector administration, human capital development, and technology to prepare institutions for evolving work environments. The cooperation was marked at HR CAFÉ 2026, with Ghana announcing social media governance guidelines for public institutions and appointees.

    7 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Government to deploy sovereign virtual platform for secure meetings

    Ghana's government is developing a government-owned virtual meeting platform to enable secure high-level operations and improve coordination among officials across the country, allowing senior executives to conduct meetings without physical travel.

    7 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 2 September

  1. Ghana maternal deaths rise to 955 in 2025, demands urgent action

    Ghana recorded 955 maternal deaths in 2025, up from 779 in 2016, with hypertensive disorders identified as a leading cause. The Ghana Health Service and government officials are calling for urgent, coordinated national action to address the maternal health crisis.

    2 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 12 August

  1. MTN Ghana delivers GH¢2.5m relief supplies to flood victims

    MTN Ghana has delivered 1,400 relief boxes and 1,400 mattresses containing food items, detergents, and blankets to people affected by June 29 floods that hit Accra and other parts of the country. The items were handed over to government representatives through the Office of the President.

    12 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 11 August

  1. Corporate firms, international donors contribute relief for June 29 flood victims

    The Office of the President has received cash contributions, medical supplies, food, and humanitarian goods from corporate organisations and institutions to support victims of the June 29 flood disaster that severely impacted parts of Ghana, particularly Accra. Senior government officials received donations on behalf of the state.

    11 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 10 August

  1. Corporate and international donations support June 29 flood relief

    Corporate organisations and international institutions have donated cash, food, medical supplies and essential items to support victims of the June 29, 2026 flood disaster, with donations presented to the Office of the President for communities affected by torrential rains and flooding in Accra.

    10 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 26 July

  1. GIMPA graduates urged to master digital tools for workplace competitiveness

    At GIMPA's 26th congregation, Deputy Chief of Staff Nana Oye Bampoe Addo advised graduates to master modern ICT tools including AI coding and robotics to remain competitive, while stressing the importance of preserving creativity and not allowing tools to replace human thinking. She noted the government's cybersecurity efforts and framed technology as a pillar of national strategy.

    26 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 22 July

  1. Accra Reset initiative targets healthcare delivery gap across Africa

    Ghana's Deputy Chief of Staff says the Accra Reset is designed to close the gap between political commitments on health and the quality of healthcare services citizens receive across Africa, arguing that implementation—translating commitments into tangible outcomes—remains the continent's greatest challenge.

    22 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 27 June

  1. Princess Marie Louise Children's Hospital celebrates 100 years

    The Princess Marie Louise Children's Hospital marked its 100th anniversary with renewed calls for greater investment in child healthcare. Established in 1926, the hospital has evolved into one of Ghana's leading paediatric referral centres, offering neonatal care, surgery, and management of communicable and non-communicable diseases, though challenges including Ghana's neonatal mortality rate of 22.8 deaths per 1,000 live births persist.

    27 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Ghana deploys 47 health workers to Saint Kitts and Nevis

    Ghana has deployed 47 health professionals to Saint Kitts and Nevis under the government's Health Workforce Migration Initiative, a managed migration programme offering fixed-term overseas contracts with the expectation that workers will return after two to three years to continue serving Ghana's health sector.

    27 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 26 June

  1. Deputy Chief of Staff promotes Ghana Medical Trust Fund to regional leaders

    Deputy Chief of Staff Nana Oye Bampoe Addo has called on Regional Ministers to champion the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, describing it as one of President Mahama's social interventions aimed at easing the financial burden of chronic diseases on Ghanaians. She urged Regional Ministers to mobilize traditional authorities, local government institutions, healthcare providers and community leaders to support implementation and public awareness of the Trust Fund.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 21 June

  1. Presidential staff donate ₵6.1m to Ghana Medical Trust Fund

    Senior presidential staff and advisers have donated GH¢6.1 million to the National Medical Trust Fund, comprising President John Mahama's six months' salary and one month's salary contributions from presidential appointees and staffers. The cheque was presented on June 15 by the Deputy Chief of Staff (Administration), Nana Oye Bampoe Addo.

    21 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 15 June

  1. President Mahama, appointees donate GHS6.1m to medical fund

    President John Dramani Mahama donated six months of his basic salary and led government appointees in contributing one month of their basic salaries to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (MahamaCares), with the combined contribution totalling GHS 6,102,737.80.

    15 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Ghana has two functional MRI machines in public hospitals

    A nationwide assessment by the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (MahamaCares) found only two functional MRI machines in government health facilities, along with five mammogram machines and two radiotherapy machines across the country. The fund has identified acquiring additional MRI scanners as an immediate priority to address major gaps in capacity to diagnose and treat chronic non-communicable diseases.

    15 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. President, presidency staff donate GH¢6.1m to Mahacare Fund

    The President, Vice-President and staff at the Presidency have collectively donated GH¢6.1 million to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (Mahacare), generated from six months of the President's salary, one month's salary contributions from presidential staff, and deductions from government appointees who missed asset declaration deadlines. The funds are intended to support the Trust Fund's operations and improve healthcare delivery nationwide.

    15 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Academic City VP wins Excellence in Education award

    Dr Lucy Agyepong, Vice President for Institutional Advancement at Academic City University, has been honoured with the Excellence in Education Award at the 2026 Ghana Women of the Year Honours in recognition of her outstanding contribution to higher education, institutional development and youth empowerment. She was among twelve distinguished women honoured across various sectors including governance, public service, business, humanitarian work, creative arts and entrepreneurship.

    10 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Monday 8 June

  1. Academic City's Dr Lucy Agyepong wins Excellence in Education Award

    Dr Lucy Agyepong, Vice President for Institutional Advancement at Academic City University, has been honoured with the Excellence in Education Award at the 2026 Ghana Women of the Year Honours in recognition of her contributions to higher education, institutional development and youth empowerment. Agyepong was among twelve distinguished women honoured across various sectors.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Edem Agbana urges ethical rules for official award sponsorships

    MP Edem Agbana has called for stricter ethical standards in recognising public officials, questioning whether they should receive awards from events that solicit sponsorships from institutions they oversee. He argued that public recognition should be based solely on performance and measurable outcomes, not financial contributions, as such arrangements could weaken public trust and credibility.

    8 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Saturday 6 June

  1. Jandel marks 30 years in event styling and floral design

    Event styling and floral design company Jandel Limited celebrated its 30th anniversary with government officials, business executives, and long-time partners at the Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel in Accra. Founder Madam Afi Amoro shared the company's story of perseverance and faith since its humble beginnings, reflecting on three decades of shaping Ghana's event industry.

    6 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 1 June

  1. Accra Academy launches 95th anniversary celebrations with infrastructure drive

    Accra Academy held its 95th anniversary launch on May 29, calling on alumni, corporate institutions and development partners to help preserve the school's legacy. Deputy Chief of Staff Nana Oye Bampoe Addo, whose four family generations attended the school, praised Accra Academy's role in producing national leaders since its 1931 founding.

    1 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 25 May

  1. Ghana showcases anti-corruption initiatives at UN Vienna convention

    Nana Oye Bampoe Addo led Ghana's delegation to the 17th Session of the United Nations Convention Against Corruption in Vienna, where she highlighted the government's anti-corruption initiatives including Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL), youth engagement programmes, and capacity building efforts under President John Dramani Mahama's administration.

    25 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 17 May

  1. Ghana calls for global development reset amid aid decline

    Ghana's Deputy Chief of Staff warned at an OECD conference in Paris that Official Development Assistance fell 23.1 per cent in 2025, with sub-Saharan Africa losing more than 26 per cent in bilateral aid and African debt servicing now exceeding external inflows. Ghana presented the "Accra Reset," an initiative co-founded by President Mahama, as Africa's response to reshape global development cooperation.

    17 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 16 May

  1. JoyNews celebrates twelve impact makers transforming Ghanaian communities

    The 2026 JoyNews Impact Makers Awards at Labadi Beach Hotel honoured 12 individuals and organisations driving change across Ghana in health, education, disability inclusion, women and girl child empowerment, water and sanitation, youth development, and community transformation. The ceremony brought together policymakers, corporate leaders, and development partners to celebrate ordinary Ghanaians making extraordinary impacts in underserved communities.

    16 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 15 May

  1. Deputy Chief of Staff commends Multimedia Group at Impact Makers Awards

    Nana Oye Bampoe Addo praised Multimedia Group Limited for its role in shaping national discourse and amplifying citizen-led development through journalism. She emphasised that the JoyNews Impact Makers Awards recognise the value of ordinary citizens' contributions to national development.

    15 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 12 May

  1. LB Group CEO Nana Akua Maafo-Dosoo wins Activist of Year award

    Nana Akua Maafo-Dosoo, Chief Executive Officer of the LB Group, was named Activist of the Year at the 2026 Glitz Africa Women's Awards in recognition of her leadership and advocacy for sustainability and responsible development.

    12 May 2026 · Joy Online →

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