The Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF) has sworn in a 10-member Entity Tender Committee (ETC), charging it to uphold the highest standards of integrity, fairness, and professionalism in the discharge of its duties.
At a brief ceremony held at the Fund’s secretariat in Accra, Board Member and legal practitioner Nelly Bernice Wallace administered the oath, officially inaugurating the committee—a move aimed at strengthening the Fund’s governance and procurement systems.
Delivering her charge, GMTF Administrator and Chairperson of the ETC, Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku, urged members to remain objective, diligent, and strictly guided by rules and procedures that safeguard public funds.
“Uphold integrity, fairness, and professionalism in every decision that this committee will make,” she admonished, emphasizing that the Fund’s credibility and performance will largely depend on the committee’s work.
The 10-member committee draws its membership from diverse professional backgrounds, including representatives from the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Finance, GMTF, Ghana Medical Association, and Ghana Institute of Procurement and Supply, providing a broad base of expertise to guide procurement decisions.
Ms. Darko-Opoku reminded members that the Public Procurement Act, 2003 (Act 663), as amended by Act 914, places significant responsibility on Entity Tender Committees to oversee procurement, approve plans, review submissions, and ensure full compliance with the law.
“This committee stands at the heart of good governance within our institution,” she stated, adding that its swearing-in demonstrates the Fund’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and value for money in all procurement activities.
She further highlighted that procurement is central to executing critical projects, acquiring essential goods and services, and ensuring smooth operations.
“The effectiveness of this committee will directly impact our performance and our ability to fulfil our mandate to the public,” she noted.
Expressing confidence in the expertise and experience of the members, Ms. Darko-Opoku said she was optimistic that the committee would significantly strengthen the Fund’s procurement oversight.
She congratulated the members on their appointment and encouraged them to approach their responsibilities with dedication, commitment, and integrity.y and performance of the Fund would, in many ways, depend on the committee’s work.
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