Marina Lamptey has resigned from her role at GIPC
An internal restructuring at the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) has led to the resignation of Marina Lamptey, the centre’s Head of Diaspora Relations, Accra-based DAILY GUIDE has reported.
Ms Lamptey, daughter of the late David Lamptey, a former Member of Parliament for Korle Klottey and a key financier of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) was recently demoted from her role following the assumption of office by GIPC’s new management.
The newspaper citing its sources within the GIPC said that Marina Lamptey, who played a pivotal role in establishing and nurturing the Diaspora Relations department at GIPC, was relieved of her position as department head.
According to the newspaper, the move has been described as part of an effort to “strengthen investment promotion efforts” and streamline diaspora engagement.
As a result, the entire Diaspora Relations Desk is reported to have been dissolved, with its staff now reporting to the Head of Corporate Affairs. This shift effectively merges the once-independent unit into the Corporate Affairs Division.
Ms Lamptey, who has been with the GIPC for over five years, was instrumental in positioning the Diaspora Desk as a key driver of foreign investment, particularly from Ghanaian expatriates.
Under her leadership, the department became one of the most dynamic units within GIPC, actively facilitating investment opportunities for individuals and businesses within the diaspora community.
Following her demotion from the Diaspora Relations Desk, DAILY GUIDE noted that its sources have confirmed that Marina Lamptey has decided to step down from her role, resigning from GIPC with immediate effect.
However, in a professional gesture, she has committed to completing all outstanding tasks before her final departure and assisting with the transition process.
She has also pledged to ensure a smooth handover of responsibilities to her successor, despite the circumstances surrounding her exit.
While the Centre’s new leadership has positioned the changes as part of a broader strategy to enhance investment promotion, the impact on the Diaspora Desk which is one of GIPC’s notable engagement arms remains to be seen.
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