Executive Director’s Profile
Welcome Note:
Appointment of Mrs. Angelina Kodua Nyanor as Acting Executive Director.
The National Population Council (NPC) is delighted to announce the appointment of Mrs. Angelina Kodua-Nyanor as the Acting Executive Director. She was appointed to the role by His Excellency, President John Dramani Mahama on 18th June 2025. With over two decades of distinguished experience in public health, Mrs. Kodua-Nyanor brings a wealth of expertise and leadership to this pivotal role.
A highly accomplished professional with a Master of Public Health and a BA in Sociology from the University of Ghana, her career is marked by significant contributions to population health, reproductive health, and child health, with a particular focus on HIV/AIDS programming.
Mrs. Kodua-Nyanor’s extensive experience and proven track record in policy development and international collaboration uniquely position her to advance NPC’s vision of creating a sustainable population that supports equitable socio-economic development and improves the quality of life for all Ghanaians, as well as its mission to promote, coordinate, and monitor population policies and programs through evidence-based strategies, stakeholder collaboration, and innovative interventions.
She will lead efforts towards addressing Ghana’s demographic challenges, such as population growth, ageing, and urbanization, while spearheading initiatives to enhance access to quality reproductive health services, ensuring gender equity and healthier outcomes for women and children.
Mrs. Kodua-Nyanor’s proven success in partnering with organizations like USAID, FHI360, and John Snow Inc. showcases her ability to forge impactful collaborations. She will strengthen NPC’s ties with local and international stakeholders to enhance resource mobilization and program implementation. Leveraging her international development expertise, she will position NPC as a leader in innovative population management strategies, advocating for Ghana’s priorities on global platforms in alignment with sustainable development goals.
Mrs. Kodua-Nyanor is poised to lead NPC in advancing sustainable population policies, fostering innovative strategies, and strengthening collaborations to address Ghana’s demographic challenges. Her appointment marks a significant step toward achieving NPC’s vision of a sustainable population and a better quality of life for all Ghanaians.