GHANA
DEVELOPING
COMMUNITIES
ASSOCIATION
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MANAGEMENT STAFF
Osman Abdel-Rahman
Executive Director, GDCA
Alhaji Osman Abdel-Rahman is a development practitioner with more than 16 years of experience in the public sector and more than 22 years in the NGO sector. He has managed development projects and programmes since 1991. He joined GDCA in 2001 as Programme Coordinator of the Ghanaian Danish Community Project (GDCP). He is currently the Executive Director of GDCA and manages and coordinates projects and programmes of annual portfolios of more than US$ 1m.
Lukman Yussif
Director, GDCA
Lukman Yussif joined GDCA in 2002 as Food Security Officer for the Changing Lives in Innovative Partnerships (CLIP) and coordinator of all CLIP sub-projects such as PARSAO and WASTE. He has worked with the staff and with some support from GDCA and the CLIP TC to secure funds for new projects.
Wedad Sayibu
Director, School for life
Wedad Sayibu has over fifteen (15) years of experience in Development Practice. Wedad has led the implementation and management of programs on promoting access and quality of education for rural children, Complementary Basic Education, Promoting Educational Governance and Accountability, etc.
Abukari Abdul-Rahaman
Director, Simil Radio
Abdul-Rahaman has been the Manager of Simli Radio since 2016. He possesses remarkable administrative and outstanding marketing skills. Abdul-Rahaman holds Bachelor of Arts in Commerce from University of Cape Coast, HND in Accounting from Tamale Technical University and certificate in Strategic Media Communication from GIJ.
Abdulai Adam
Director, Simil Centre
Abdulai Adam assumed the position of Manager of Dalun Simli Centre in 2015. Prior to that, he worked Ghana Developing Communities Association (GDCA) secretariat as the Assistant Accounts Officer. Between 2009 and 2011, he was the Accounts Officer of GDCA/UNICEF Micro Credit Scheme
ADMINISTRATIVE AND TECHNICAL STAFF
E4L Programme Manager
Albert Futukpor
Communications and Advocacy coordinator
Abdulai Adam assumed the position of Manager of Dalun Simli Centre in 2015. Prior to that, he worked Ghana Developing Communities Association (GDCA) secretariat as the Assistant Accounts Officer. Between 2009 and 2011, he was the Accounts Officer of GDCA/UNICEF Micro Credit Scheme
Abdul-Hafiz Yussif
Programmes officer
Abdul-Hafiz Yussif is a Project Manager with over 12 years of expertise in livelihood, education, natural resource governance, and sustainable development programming. He is skilled in stakeholder mobilization, engagement, and capacity building, and has successfully led diverse projects from design to completion, fostering inclusive and resilient communities. Abdul-Hafiz is currently a PhD candidate in Agribusiness. He also holds a Master’s degree in NGO Management and Rural Development and a Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Technology.
Muniratu Al-Hassan
Human Resource Associate
Muniratu Al-Hassan is a highly motivated and detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in administrative support and community development initiatives. Adapt at building strong interpersonal relationships and delivering high-quality results in fast-paced environments. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Human Resource Management from the University of Education, Winneba, and a Higher National Diploma in Secretaryship and Management Studies from Tamale Polytechnic.
Mohammed Sadat Sulemana
Advocacy officer
Sadat Sulemana holds a Bachelor’s degree in Integrated Community Development and a Master of Science in Agricultural Project Management, both from the University for Development Studies.
With hands-on experience as a Field Officer and Advocacy Technical Officer, he has worked extensively with local governance structures and national-level stakeholders. His work focuses on promoting citizen participation, strengthening accountability, and advancing inclusive development initiatives.
Abdul-Ganiw Abubakari
E4L Regional Coordinator, North East Region
Salam Wahabu
E4L Regional Coordinator, Northern Region
Abdulai Salam
E4L Regional Coordinator, Savannah Region
GOVERNING BOARD
Dr. Osman Al-Hassan
Chairman
Ph.D and BA Law.
Principal, Technical University College, Ghana, Tamale, Lecturer and Academic Manager.
Alhaji A.M. Baba
Vice Chairman
Retired Administrator, former Deputy Programme Coordinator - School for Life, former Administrator – Northern Regional House of Chiefs, and former Regional Minister of Northern Region.
Hajia Fatima Bintu Mutari
Treasurer
MBA Accounting, Audit professional, more than 20 years of audit experience; member of GDCA Micro-credit Technical Committee.
Member
Roland Mohammed Yahay
Moglaa-Lana Prince William Iddrisu Andani
Member
Traditional leader, retired educationist, former Member of Parliament, has interest in Agric, education and socio-cultural issues.
Hajia Azara Mahamadu
Member
Holds Masters of Education in Educational Administration, retired educationist, development worker with interest in issues affecting women and the marginalised in the society.
Hajia Mariama Yakubu
Member
Hajia Katherine Sulemana
Member
Holds BEd, retired civic educator and a baker, has interest in public education. She hosts a family affairs programme on Simli Radio, "Pag-sung Saha," addressing gender and home management issues.
Fungaa-Na Alhassan Abdulai
Member
Farmer, former diplomat, former DCE.