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'''Stephen Ayensu Ntim''' is a Ghanaian Software Engineer, Politician and National Chairman of the [[New Patriotic Party]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-07-17 |title=Stephen Ntim wins NPP Chairmanship race with landslide victory after 5th attempt |url=https://citinewsroom.com/2022/07/stephen-ntim-wins-npp-chairmanship-race-with-landslide-victory-after-5th-attempt/ |access-date=2024-08-27 |language=en-US}}</ref> He is also the |
'''Stephen Ayensu Ntim''' is a Ghanaian Software Engineer, Politician and National Chairman of the [[New Patriotic Party]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-07-17 |title=Stephen Ntim wins NPP Chairmanship race with landslide victory after 5th attempt |url=https://citinewsroom.com/2022/07/stephen-ntim-wins-npp-chairmanship-race-with-landslide-victory-after-5th-attempt/ |access-date=2024-08-27 |language=en-US}}</ref> He is also the board chairman of the National Petroleum Authority. Until his appointment to the board of NPA, he was National Chairperson for the Lands Commission. |
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== Education == |
== Education == |
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Ntim had his GCE O level education at Asanteman Secondary School in Kumasi in 1997. He proceeded to the Navrongo Secondary School in the Upper East Region for his A level education and completed in 1979.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ghana: 9 things about Stephen Ntim, new chairman of ruling NPP |url=https://www.theafricareport.com/339249/ghana-9-things-about-stephen-ntim-new-chairman-of-ruling-npp/}}</ref>He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in French and Linguistics which he earned in 1984 from the University of Ghana. He also studied at the University of Minnesota, U.S, where he obtained MBA in Management Information Systems in 1991. Ntim also holds higher Diploma in French Studies from the National University of Ivory Coast.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Profile: Who is Stephen Ntim |url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/politics/ghana-news-profile-who-is-stephen-ntim.html}}</ref>He also trained as a programmer and analyst/analyst at Saint Paul Fire and Marine, Minnesota, USA. |
Ntim had his GCE O level education at Asanteman Secondary School in Kumasi in 1997. He proceeded to the Navrongo Secondary School in the Upper East Region for his A level education and completed in 1979.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ghana: 9 things about Stephen Ntim, new chairman of ruling NPP |url=https://www.theafricareport.com/339249/ghana-9-things-about-stephen-ntim-new-chairman-of-ruling-npp/}}</ref> He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in French and Linguistics which he earned in 1984 from the University of Ghana. He also studied at the University of Minnesota, U.S., where he obtained MBA in Management Information Systems in 1991. Ntim also holds higher Diploma in French Studies from the National University of Ivory Coast.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Profile: Who is Stephen Ntim |url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/politics/ghana-news-profile-who-is-stephen-ntim.html}}</ref> He also trained as a programmer and analyst/analyst at Saint Paul Fire and Marine, Minnesota, USA. |
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== Career == |
== Career == |
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Ntim taught French for his National Service at Kaneshie Secondary Technical School between 1984 and 1986. He started his career at Electronic Data Systems(EDS INC) in Michigan, USA, where he worked as a system engineer from 1993 to 1995.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Profile: Who is Stephen Ntim |url=https://businessghana.com/site/news/politics/266205/Profile-Who-is-Stephen-Ntim |access-date=2024-08-27 |website=BusinessGhana}}</ref>Back home in Ghana, Ntim served as Director of BINSCO Associates in Accra. He is also the |
Ntim taught French for his National Service at Kaneshie Secondary Technical School between 1984 and 1986. He started his career at Electronic Data Systems(EDS INC) in Michigan, USA, where he worked as a system engineer from 1993 to 1995.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Profile: Who is Stephen Ntim |url=https://businessghana.com/site/news/politics/266205/Profile-Who-is-Stephen-Ntim |access-date=2024-08-27 |website=BusinessGhana}}</ref> Back home in Ghana, Ntim served as Director of BINSCO Associates in Accra. He is also the managing director for two companies, ESPAN Company Limited and Detroit Computer Images, all based in Accra. He is Chairman of Board of Trustees of Heritage Protection Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to safeguarding Ghanaian cultures and history.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Adu |first=Richard |date=2022-07-20 |title=WHO IS CHAIRMAN STEPHEN NTIM? |url=https://newsnowgh.com/who-is-chairman-stephen-ntim/ |access-date=2024-08-27 |website=NewsNowGh -Traveling Visas, Scholarships, Work Permits, and Visa-Sponsored Jobs. |language=en}}</ref> He was a board member of the Electricity Company of Ghana from 2007 t0 2009. |
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After his party formed government in 2017 following election victory in the 2016 General Elections, Ntim was appointed the National Chairman of the Lands Commission.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Stephen Ntim appointed Lands Commission boss under repealed law? |url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/politics/stephen-ntim-appointed-lands-commission-boss-under-wrong-law.html}}</ref>As commissioner of Lands, he was expected to use his expertise in Management Information Systems to drive digital transformation of lands delivery services in Ghana. He served in this position until 2024 when Akufo-Addo appointed him to head the Board of the National Petroleum Authority.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Afful |first=Michael Creg |date=2024-05-21 |title=Ghana: Stephen Ntim Gets NPA Board Chairman Appointment |url=https://energynewsafrica.com/ghana-stephen-ntim-gets-npa-board-chairman-appointment/ |access-date=2024-08-27 |website=Energy News Africa |language=en-GB}}</ref>He got sworn in to his new position on 21 May 2024 by Energy Minister, Mathew Opoku Prempeh. |
After his party formed government in 2017 following election victory in the 2016 General Elections, Ntim was appointed the National Chairman of the Lands Commission.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Stephen Ntim appointed Lands Commission boss under repealed law? |url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/politics/stephen-ntim-appointed-lands-commission-boss-under-wrong-law.html}}</ref> As commissioner of Lands, he was expected to use his expertise in Management Information Systems to drive digital transformation of lands delivery services in Ghana. He served in this position until 2024 when Akufo-Addo appointed him to head the Board of the National Petroleum Authority.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Afful |first=Michael Creg |date=2024-05-21 |title=Ghana: Stephen Ntim Gets NPA Board Chairman Appointment |url=https://energynewsafrica.com/ghana-stephen-ntim-gets-npa-board-chairman-appointment/ |access-date=2024-08-27 |website=Energy News Africa |language=en-GB}}</ref> He got sworn in to his new position on 21 May 2024 by Energy Minister, Mathew Opoku Prempeh. |
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== Politics == |
== Politics == |
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Ntim was a member of the Busia-Danquah, a precursor to today's New Patriotic Party. As a founding member, he has served the NPP in various positions including as Vice Chairperson between 2001 and 2005. In July 2022, Ntim was elected National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party obtaining 4014 votes to beat his closest contender, Stephen Asamoah Boateng who got 1010 votes. Other contestants in the election were Kwabena Abankwa Yeboah, Christopher Ameyaw Ekumfi, Gifty Asantewa Ayeh, Sammy Crabbe and Akwasi Osei Adjei. They had 294, 101, 44, 32 and votes respectively.<ref>{{Cite web |last=GNA |date=2022-07-17 |title=Stephen Ntim elected NPP National Chairman on fifth attempt |url=https://gna.org.gh/2022/07/stephen-ntim-elected-npp-national-chairman-on-fifth-attempt/ |access-date=2024-08-27 |website=Ghana News Agency |language=en-US}}</ref>Before his success, Ntim contested the chairmanship position on four previous occasions without success. His first attempt came in 2005 when he lost to Peter Mac Manu. In 2010, he contested again and lost to [[Jake Obetsebi-Lamptey|Jake Obetsebi Lamptey.]] During the 2014 delegates conference, he lost to Paul Afoko and in 2018, to [[Freddie Blay]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 18, 2022 |title=After labouring for 20 years - Ntim chairs NPP |url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/politics/ghana-news-after-labouring-for-20-years-ntim-chairs-npp.html |
Ntim was a member of the Busia-Danquah, a precursor to today's New Patriotic Party. As a founding member, he has served the NPP in various positions including as Vice Chairperson between 2001 and 2005. In July 2022, Ntim was elected National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party obtaining 4014 votes to beat his closest contender, Stephen Asamoah Boateng who got 1010 votes. Other contestants in the election were Kwabena Abankwa Yeboah, Christopher Ameyaw Ekumfi, Gifty Asantewa Ayeh, Sammy Crabbe and Akwasi Osei Adjei. They had 294, 101, 44, 32 and votes respectively.<ref>{{Cite web |last=GNA |date=2022-07-17 |title=Stephen Ntim elected NPP National Chairman on fifth attempt |url=https://gna.org.gh/2022/07/stephen-ntim-elected-npp-national-chairman-on-fifth-attempt/ |access-date=2024-08-27 |website=Ghana News Agency |language=en-US}}</ref> Before his success, Ntim contested the chairmanship position on four previous occasions without success. His first attempt came in 2005 when he lost to Peter Mac Manu. In 2010, he contested again and lost to [[Jake Obetsebi-Lamptey|Jake Obetsebi Lamptey.]] During the 2014 delegates conference, he lost to Paul Afoko and in 2018, to [[Freddie Blay]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 18, 2022 |title=After labouring for 20 years - Ntim chairs NPP |url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/politics/ghana-news-after-labouring-for-20-years-ntim-chairs-npp.html |access-date=August 27, 2024}}</ref> |
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Stephen Ayensu Ntim is a Ghanaian Software Engineer, Politician and National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party.[1] He is also the board chairman of the National Petroleum Authority. Until his appointment to the board of NPA, he was National Chairperson for the Lands Commission.
Education
[edit]Ntim had his GCE O level education at Asanteman Secondary School in Kumasi in 1997. He proceeded to the Navrongo Secondary School in the Upper East Region for his A level education and completed in 1979.[2] He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in French and Linguistics which he earned in 1984 from the University of Ghana. He also studied at the University of Minnesota, U.S., where he obtained MBA in Management Information Systems in 1991. Ntim also holds higher Diploma in French Studies from the National University of Ivory Coast.[3] He also trained as a programmer and analyst/analyst at Saint Paul Fire and Marine, Minnesota, USA.
Career
[edit]Ntim taught French for his National Service at Kaneshie Secondary Technical School between 1984 and 1986. He started his career at Electronic Data Systems(EDS INC) in Michigan, USA, where he worked as a system engineer from 1993 to 1995.[4] Back home in Ghana, Ntim served as Director of BINSCO Associates in Accra. He is also the managing director for two companies, ESPAN Company Limited and Detroit Computer Images, all based in Accra. He is Chairman of Board of Trustees of Heritage Protection Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to safeguarding Ghanaian cultures and history.[5] He was a board member of the Electricity Company of Ghana from 2007 t0 2009.
After his party formed government in 2017 following election victory in the 2016 General Elections, Ntim was appointed the National Chairman of the Lands Commission.[6] As commissioner of Lands, he was expected to use his expertise in Management Information Systems to drive digital transformation of lands delivery services in Ghana. He served in this position until 2024 when Akufo-Addo appointed him to head the Board of the National Petroleum Authority.[7] He got sworn in to his new position on 21 May 2024 by Energy Minister, Mathew Opoku Prempeh.
Politics
[edit]Ntim was a member of the Busia-Danquah, a precursor to today's New Patriotic Party. As a founding member, he has served the NPP in various positions including as Vice Chairperson between 2001 and 2005. In July 2022, Ntim was elected National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party obtaining 4014 votes to beat his closest contender, Stephen Asamoah Boateng who got 1010 votes. Other contestants in the election were Kwabena Abankwa Yeboah, Christopher Ameyaw Ekumfi, Gifty Asantewa Ayeh, Sammy Crabbe and Akwasi Osei Adjei. They had 294, 101, 44, 32 and votes respectively.[8] Before his success, Ntim contested the chairmanship position on four previous occasions without success. His first attempt came in 2005 when he lost to Peter Mac Manu. In 2010, he contested again and lost to Jake Obetsebi Lamptey. During the 2014 delegates conference, he lost to Paul Afoko and in 2018, to Freddie Blay.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ "Stephen Ntim wins NPP Chairmanship race with landslide victory after 5th attempt". 2022-07-17. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
- ^ "Ghana: 9 things about Stephen Ntim, new chairman of ruling NPP".
- ^ "Profile: Who is Stephen Ntim".
- ^ "Profile: Who is Stephen Ntim". BusinessGhana. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
- ^ Adu, Richard (2022-07-20). "WHO IS CHAIRMAN STEPHEN NTIM?". NewsNowGh -Traveling Visas, Scholarships, Work Permits, and Visa-Sponsored Jobs. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
- ^ "Stephen Ntim appointed Lands Commission boss under repealed law?".
- ^ Afful, Michael Creg (2024-05-21). "Ghana: Stephen Ntim Gets NPA Board Chairman Appointment". Energy News Africa. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
- ^ GNA (2022-07-17). "Stephen Ntim elected NPP National Chairman on fifth attempt". Ghana News Agency. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
- ^ "After labouring for 20 years - Ntim chairs NPP". July 18, 2022. Retrieved August 27, 2024.