JUSTICE KWABENA ASUMAN-ADU (RTD)
CHAIRMAN
JUSTICE PETER KWABENA ABABIO (RTD)
His Lordship Justice Kwabena Asuman-Adu Rtd, a retired Justice of the High Court, was nominated as Chairperson of the National Labour Commission by both Ghana Employers Association and Trades Union. His appointment as a Chairperson was confirmed on 8th July 2022 when His Excellency the President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akuffo Addo inaugurated the seven Member Commissioners.
His Lordship Justice Kwabena Asuman-Adu Rtd was the first High Court Judge appointed to preside over the first Industrial and Labour Court established by the Honorable Lady Justice in October 2008.
As a Justice of the High Court, he was guided by the Labour Act, 2003 (Act 651), the Alternative Dispute Resolution Act and the Arbitration Act to settle cases such as; wrongful dismissal, unfair termination of employment, redundancy, unfair labour practice and disputes related to collective bargaining agreements among other labour related cases.
He presided over all manner of cases except criminal cases until attaining the statutory retirement age of sixty-five (65) years on 15th August 2017.
His Lordship Justice Kwabena Asuman-Adu has vast knowledge in the field of education, commerce, management and law. He also took short courses and attended seminars and workshops in and out of the country to broaden his knowledge and sharpen his skills in law.
Post-retirement, he was appointed as the Chairman of the University of Cape Coast Superannuation Board in August 2017 where he served a four (4) year tenure of office which ended in July 2021 and is currently the Chairperson of the National Labour Commission.
MRS. ROSE KARIKARI ANANG
DEPUTY CHAIR
MRS. ROSE KARIKARI ANANG
Rose Anang is currently the Deputy Chair of the National Labour Commission. She is also currently Consulting for C4BT (Centre for Business Transformation) in the area of Human Resource Management, Labour Market Development and Analysis, Industrial and Labour Relations, Private Sector Development and Public Private Sector Partnerships. She retired from the International Labour Organisation of the UN in December 2015 as a Senior Specialist for Employers Activities where she technically guided private sector employers’ and business membership organisations in analysing business environments to inform their policy advocacy on enabling environment for sustainable enterprises for both large and SMEs. She has also motivated employers organisations to develop Business Development Services for SME development and growth. She has been a Resource Person in Mutual Gains Negotiations Skills training for management and trade unions in changing the confrontational collective bargaining landscape in the SADC Region.
Rose worked with Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority from 1982 to 2000 where she rose to become the Director of Human Resources and Administration of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) a position she held for 8 years
From 2000 to 2008 Rose was the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Employers Association (GEA) were she provided direction and administered the interest of employers in Ghana especially on industrial relations, human resource management and development, employment and labour issues, private sector development and private public partnerships. She has been the lead negotiator on issues pertaining to collective bargaining agreements and for national daily minimum wage on behalf of employers.
Rose has a B. A. (Social Sciences) degree from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi and an MSc in Port and Shipping from the World Maritime University, Sweden. She also holds an MBA in Human Resource Management from the University of Ghana, Legon. Rose has a Certificate in International Asset Management and a Certificate in Evaluation Management.
HON. ANTWI BOASIAKO SEKYERE
MEMBER
HON. ANTWI BOASIAKO SEKYERE
Specialist and public servant with over four decades of distinguished
service in governance, labour relations, human resource development,
and public policy. He brings to the Commission an exceptional breadth of
experience from both the national and international spheres, underpinned
by a deep commitment to fairness, workers' rights, and social protection.
He currently serves as the Executive Director of the Public Policy
Institute, a leading policy think tank specializing in employment rights,
pensions, inequality, good governance, and social protection. His career
has spanned key ministerial and advisory positions, including Deputy
Minister at the Ministry of Labour, Jobs and Employment, Advisor on
Labour Matters at the Office of the President, and Eastern Regional
Minister. His expertise was also recognized through his appointment as
Chairman of the Health Sector Occupational Pension Scheme and the
National Steering Committee on the Elimination of the Worst Forms of
Child Labour.
Hon. Sekyere’s professional background also includes significant
contributions in the United Kingdom, where he worked as an
Employment and Training Coordinator, NVQ Assessor, and Lecturer in
Advice and Guidance at Manchester College of Arts and Technology
(MANCAT). His early career roles include Inspector of Taxes at Ghana's
Internal Revenue Service and Deputy Regional Minister of the Eastern
Region.
A former student leader, community organizer, and trade unionist,
Hon. Sekyere is highly regarded for his strong interpersonal skills,
strategic thinking, and high-performance leadership. His career
reflects a consistent dedication to empowering individuals and
communities through education, advocacy, and policy reform.
He holds advanced degrees in Human Resource Management and
International Development from the University of Salford and the
University of Manchester.
As a Member of the National Labour Commission representing the
government, Hon. Sekyere brings his extensive expertise and unwavering
dedication to promoting harmonious labour relations, equitable treatment
of workers, and the fair resolution of labour disputes in Ghana.
FRANCIS KOFI DAVOH
MEMBER
MR. FRANCIS KOFI DAVOH
Educational background:
He holds a Master of Arts Degree in Alternative Dispute Resolution from the Faculty of Law, of the University of Ghana and a Bachelor of Science (Human Resource Management) degree from the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA).
Experience
He has over 20 years’ experience in Industrial Relations, Negotiations, Leadership Development and Organizational Conflict Management Practice. As Executive Secretary of the Industrial and Commercial Workers Union and subsequently the CEO of the Union of Industry, Commerce and Finance Workers he negotiated over 100 Collective and redundancy agreements and have been involved in resolving countless number of disputes between workers and managements for organisations.
His long years of practice as an industrial relations practitioner have greatly been enriched by his deep knowledge of the Labour Act 2003, Act 651. He therefore, has a very good balance between the theory and the practice of Industrial Relations which anyone intending to succeed as a practitioner must have.
MADAM ROSEMOND FREEMAN-TETTEY
MEMBER
MADAM ROSEMOND FREEMAN-TETTEY
Relations Consultant with over two decades of impactful experience in Ghana’s
labour sector. As a Government Representative and Member of the Commission
at the National Labour Commission (NLC), she brings a wealth of expertise in
labour relations, dispute resolution, and strategic human capital development.
Her career is marked by a strong commitment to fostering fair and harmonious
industrial environments.
She has an extensive background in labour law, collective bargaining, employee
relations, and policy formulation.
Rosemond is also the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Deecrest Ventures, a
consultancy firm specializing in labour relations and human resource management.
Through this platform, she has led critical negotiations and advised both employers
and labour unions on strategic workforce issues.
An accredited Arbitrator and Mediator with the NLC, Madam Freeman-Tettey has
served on numerous arbitration panels, addressing complex industrial disputes and
promoting peaceful and productive workplaces. Her expertise is widely respected in
both public and private sectors, where she has acted as an independent appeals
chairperson for several multinational organization.
Her international experience includes participation in various global conferences,
notably the 2nd International Conference of UNI Graphical Global Union in Brighton,
UK.
She is a Certified Human Resource Practitioner with the Chartered Institute of Human
Resource Practitioners (Ghana). Her academic credentials include LLB from Ghana
Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), an MBA in Human
Resource Management from the University of Ghana Business School and a Bachelor
of Arts degree from the University of Ghana, Legon.
Through her role at the NLC, Madam Freeman-Tettey continues to advocate for
ethical labour practices, constructive dialogue, and the protection of workers' and
employers’ rights, reinforcing her long-standing dedication to national labour
development.
DR. FIDELIS PATRICE SEDDOH (ESQ)
MEMBER
DR. FIDELIS PATRICE SEDDOH (MEMBER)
MR. ISAAC SACKEY
MEMBER
MR. ISAAC SACKEY (MEMBER)
Commissioners of the National Labour Commission.
They were inaugurated into office by his Excellency the President of the Republic
of Ghana, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akuffo Addo on 8 th July, 2022.
The Member is one of the 2 representatives of the Employers Association on the
Commission.
Mr. Sackey is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Learning Organization and
works in the Human Resource area of DHL.
He has worked with DHL since 1987 to date and has worked for DHL West
Africa, DHL East Africa & Central Africa, and DHL Sub-Saharan Africa among
other country offices of DHL.
While working for DHL, Mr. Sackey assisted DHL Mauritius and DHL Nigeria in
implementing quality management system as well as served as a Project Leader of
the year 2000 Programme in Equatorial Africa and a project leader of the Disaster
Contingency Plan.
He specializes in recruitment & selection process using job specification,
Identifying Criteria for Success (ICS), job match, belbin & strength development
inventory HR systems, talent management, and performance management in job
description, individual key objectives, performance tracking and evaluation, talent
panel & succession planning.
Mr. Isaac Sackey has been certified by Zenger Miller as an organizational
instructor in leadership skills & quality management, certified ISO lead assessor,
certified hay job evaluator, certified Pi-company trainer in human resources,
certified learning international instructor in professional selling skills, selling
against the competition, professional sales presentation and supervisory skills
among other specialization he holds.
Mr Isaac Sackey has received change leadership and human resources training at
the Cornell University. He had strategic human resources management training at
Ashridge Management College among other professional certification and
qualifications.