The Newly-elected executives of the Bissa Development Association (BDA) were sworn in to office on Saturday, 6th March 2021, to beging a three-year leadership mandate.
The five, who were elected unopposed, reside in different parts of the country, as the Association aims at having a balanced representation on the National Executive Committee (NEC).
To hit the ground running, the Gutare-led administration has already held its first meeting on Zoom, just 24 hours after being sworn into office.
The five were the only persons, who showed interest in contesting for positions in the association.
However, the Chairman has the power to appoint other officers to fill some remaining positions.
Below is list of the profile Big five National Executive members of the BDA.
PROFILES OF BDA NEC MEMBERS
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Alhaji Shaibu Musah Gutare
Name: Alhaji Shaibu Musah Gutare
Position: Chairman
Native: Kulungungu
Location: Accra
Education:
- MPHIL, Political Science, UG, Legon
- Bachelor Of Law Student, GIMPA
Profession:
- Tax Administrator (Senior Revenue Officer) Ghana Revenue Authority, Accra
BDA membership:
- Bissa Study Group, 2009 to Date
Leadership Experience:
- Executive Assistant to the Comm. General , GRA 2012-2018
- Attended several leadership trainings/ Conferences (Ghana , Uganda, UK, U.S., China, UAE etc )
2. Dauda Abdul Salam
Name: Dauda Abdul Salam
Position: Vice Chairman
Native: Zaago Number 1
Location: Tamale
Education:
- MPHIL Crops Science, UDS
Profession:
- Regional Crops Officer For Northern Region, MOFA/JICA RICE Project Coordinator.
- CEO Of Gumaya Enterprise. An Agro Inputs Distributed/Retail
Rank:
- Deputy Director
Leadership Experience:
- Deputy To The Regional Director Of Agriculture N/R. advise the Regional Director on crops and other projects within the Region
Attended Training:
- ( Ghana, Burkina Faso And Japan Etc )
- Joined BDA. over a decade
3. Saad Kanbusu Seidu
Name: Saad Kanbusu Seidu
Position: Secretary
Native: Buade
Location: Accra
Education
- In Logistics BSc And Supply Chain Management.
- Advance Diploma In Risk Management And Supply Chain Vulnerability (U.K.).
- HND Purchasing And Supply.
Profession:
- Procurement Manager at Maersk GH. LTD
BDA Membership:
- Bissa Study Group, 2010 to date
Leadership Experience:
- GMSA Vice President at WASS.
- Member of the Financial Committee, Sponsorship Committee, Electoral Committee at Takoradi Technical University GMSA branch.
- Attended several leadership trainings/ CONF’CES:
- Third Runner-Up APM-Terminal Global Safety Competition.
- Synergy Summit 2009(U.K.)
- Forum Of Science Art And Culture(U.S.A)
4. Yamba-Desmond Salami Kassim
Name: Yamba-Desmond Salami Kassim
Position: Financial Secretary
Native: Sapeliga, Bawku West.
Location: Accra
Education:
- Mgt Consultant, Canada
- Inst. Of Bankers, Gh, Final
- MBA(Finance),Oum-Malaysia
- Pgd-Entrep. (Risk Mgt Ins. & Business Negotiations). UCC
Profession:
- Banker
BDA Membership:
- Bissa Study Group, 2010 to date.
Leadership Experience:
- Branch Manager
- Attended various Leadership Programmes (GH., USA., The Gambia)
5. Alhaji Osman Issaka Nombre (Weapon)
Name: Osman Issaka Nombre
Position: Organizer
Native: Pagou
Location: Kasoa-Central Region
Education:
- Structural Engineering
Profession:
- Contractor
BDA Membership:
- Some years now
Leadership Experience:
- CEO, Osman Construction