Executive Leadership Program Concludes With Shared Vision For Ghana’s Future
Government of Ghana, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), successfully held the Executive Leadership Programme (ELP) from April 23 to 26, 2025, in Ada.
This initiative came in the wake of Ghana’s recent democratic transition and the formation of a new Cabinet, under the theme: “Re-imagining Leadership in a ‘Reset’ Ghana.”
The programme aimed to renew public leadership, enhance responsive governance, and drive transformational change across the nation. It gathered senior government officials, including ministers, deputy ministers, senior advisors, and representatives from the private sector, alongside resource persons from national and international spheres.
President John Dramani Mahama emphasized the need for innovative leadership in addressing Ghana’s multifaceted challenges, stating, “We must lead differently, think differently, and act differently, as the true measure of our success is the lives we touch and the legacy we leave behind.”
The ELP provided a collaborative environment for ministers to engage with real-world scenarios and explore leadership principles centered on empathy and systems thinking.
The programme featured four thematic modules: Leading in a New World of Accelerated Change, Leading Systems in a VUCA World, Leading Self and Others, and Leading to Deliver Results.
H.E. Goodluck Jonathan, Former President of Nigeria, remarked on the importance of focused leadership and educational investment for meaningful change, reinforcing the programme’s commitment to developing future leaders.
Special sessions highlighted Ghana’s strides in empowering women in leadership, fostering partnerships between development partners and the government.
This collaborative approach aims to address significant socio-economic challenges, including youth unemployment and climate vulnerability, while reinforcing Ghana’s status as a model of democratic governance.
UNDP’s Regional Director for Africa, Ahunna Eziakonwa, stated, “Our collective aspiration is that this collaborative programme will serve as a catalyst for inclusive and sustainable development.”
The ELP marks a pivotal step in Ghana’s governance journey, setting the stage for deeper institutional transformation. UNDP and the Government of Ghana are committed to sustaining the momentum generated by the programme, ensuring that its outcomes align with strategic governance priorities.
As Ghana embraces a new era of leadership, the Executive Leadership Programme has solidified a shared commitment to bold, accountable governance that fosters opportunity and inclusive development for all.
By: Iddrissu A. Jara