Mr. Wisdom Yayra Koku Deku has been appointed as the Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Identification Authority (NIA).
Deku’s career journey with the NIA comes full circle, as he initially joined the organization as a temporary Technical Officer in 2008.
His appointment follows the retirement of Prof. Kenneth Attafuah, who stepped down as NIA Executive Secretary in 2024.
In a post on X, Mr. Deku attributed his appointment to divine providence and expressed heartfelt gratitude to President John Dramani Mahama for recognizing his potential and entrusting him with the leadership of the National Identification Authority.
“This can only be God. Thank you, President John Dramani Mahama, for recognizing my potential and giving me the opportunity to serve.
“The journey ahead is exciting, and I can’t wait to dive in and make a difference. A significant difference.”
He also thanked colleagues, friends, and well-wishers for their overwhelming support, pledging to make them proud in his new role.
“The job has just started. I will make you all proud with God on our side.”
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