Board Members
Board Members
Prof. George Agyei, Ph.D
Chairman/Chairperson
Prof. George Agyei is a distinguished Mining Engineer and academic leader with over two decades of experience in mining engineering education, strategic institutional development, and professional practice. He currently serves as a Professor and Head of the Mining Engineering Department at the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT), Tarkwa, Ghana. He also holds the position of CEO of the African Institution of Mining Professionals and Practitioners (AfIMPP), where he plays a key role in shaping advanced academic programmes in mining and allied engineering disciplines. Prof. Agyei holds a Doctor of Technical Sciences degree in Mining Engineering from Instituto Superior Minero Metalurgico, Cuba, and an MBA in General Management from Educatis University, Switzerland. His leadership competencies span academic governance, industry collaboration, research development, and curriculum innovation.
Dr. Douglas Oti, Ph.D
Member
Dr Douglas Oti is a Geo Environmental Engineer with over thirty years of practicing. He is also into small scale gold mining and processing for the past 10 years. My board membership in Africa Cooperative network enables me to share my experiences in Mining, Geology, and Environmental management to the society and the nation as a whole.
Mr. Samuel Mwiniyorbu
Member
Mr Samuel Mwiniyorbu is a Chartered Accountant with over 17 years of experience in cooperative development, finance, and management. As a Board Member of West Africa Cooperatives Networks, he brings expertise in financial management, accounting, and cooperative governance. Samuel is dedicated to strengthening the financial sustainability and operational efficiency of cooperatives across West Africa.
Mr. Wilberforce Essien
Managing Director
Managing Director West African Cooperative Network Mr. Wilberforce Essien is an expert in Management, holding Masters in Management And Certified Management Certificate with 8 years experience in Management. Also he’s an expert in small Scale mining for over 14 years experience and a decade of experience in Gold Trading.
Mr. Elvis Nkrumah Erttison
Secretary
Background: Over two years of experience in administrative assistance Role: Secretary of West Africa Cooperative Network
Election Committee
Mr. Bashirudin Adams
Member
Principal Administrative Assistant University of Mines and Technology, Tarkwa Holds a masters degree in Strategic Human Resource Management
Education and Training Committee
Dr. Eric Gyimah
Chairman/Chairperson
Eric Gyimah (PhD) is a lecturer in the Department of Environmental and Safety Engineering with a strong academic and professional background in environmental science and engineering. He is actively engaged in public education and sensitization on environmental stewardship and provides training on sustainable practices in artisanal and small-scale mining. His expertise spans environmental monitoring and human health risk assessment of potentially toxic elements, environmental ecotoxicology, and ecological assessment of heavy metals. His research interests also include environmental geochemistry and hydrogeochemistry, land rehabilitation, climate change adaptation, occupational hygiene, and occupational health and safety. Dr. Gyimah holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry (2012) and a Master of Philosophy in Analytical Chemistry (2017) from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana. He earned his PhD in Environmental Science and Engineering in 2020 from Jiangsu University, China. He can be reached via phone at +233 249 410 209 or by email at [egyimah@umat.edu.gh](mailto:egyimah@umat.edu.gh) and [mygyimah807@gmail.com](mailto:mygyimah807@gmail.com).
Mr. Ebenezer Manu Agyarko
Head of Technical Communications
Member
Graduate Mining Engineer , Engineers and Planners .
Ethics Committee
Mr. Ebenezer Biney
Chairman/Chairperson
He is a Geomatic Engineer with 10 years of professional experience in surveying and 8 years of experience in the Finance Department of a mining support service company. His background blends technical expertise in geomatics with a solid foundation in finance and investment, enabling him to contribute effectively to both engineering and financial functions
Mr. Essandoh
Secretary
Background: Graduate Minerals Engineer with Ghana Manganese Company.
Gender & Development (GAD) Committee
Miss Keren Happuch Ayillah
Secretary
Graduate Mechanical Engineer, AECI Mining Explosives.
Audit Committee
Mr. Bertinus Yosangfo
Chairman/Chairperson
Background: Over 8 years experience in Business development and Human Resources Management. Role: Audit Member of West Africa Cooperative Network.
Mr. Obed Ainoo
Secretary
Background : Over 6 years experience in Accounting, Banking and Finance . Role: Chairman; Audit Committee of West Africa Cooperative Network
Mediation & Conciliation
Mr. Samuel Mochiah Ankamah
Secretary
Role: Secretary, Mediation and Conciliation Committee.
