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Kofi Ofosu Nkansah
Former CEO of NEIP, Technology Entrepreneur
About Kofi Ofosu Nkansah
Kofi Ofosu Nkansah is a former chief executive of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP) and the first managing director of the Accra Digital Centre.
Career
With a background in technology and innovation, he was appointed to run the Accra Digital Centre in 2017 and later led NEIP. In 2019 the Africa Public Sector Conference named him young public sector CEO of the year.
Legal matters
In January 2024, while seeking the NPP's parliamentary ticket for Asante Akim Central, he was picked up by the Office of the Special Prosecutor over suspicions of sharing money with delegates, and was later released. In February 2026 the National Intelligence Bureau questioned him and searched his home after President Mahama ordered a probe into claims he had made about overseas scholarships; his lawyers said he went to the bureau voluntarily. He was later charged with publishing false news. He has not been convicted.
Frequently asked questions about Kofi Ofosu Nkansah
How old is Kofi Ofosu Nkansah?
Kofi Ofosu Nkansah is 46 years old, born September 5, 1980.
What is Kofi Ofosu Nkansah known for?
Kofi Ofosu Nkansah is a Former CEO of NEIP, Technology Entrepreneur.
Does Kofi Ofosu Nkansah have children?
Kofi Ofosu Nkansah's children: 1.
What is Kofi Ofosu Nkansah's nationality?
Kofi Ofosu Nkansah is Ghanaian.
Where did Kofi Ofosu Nkansah study?
Kofi Ofosu Nkansah studied at Oxford International School Konongo-Odumasi (1996) Opoku Ware School (OWASS) Kumasi (1996: 1999) Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) (2001: 2005) Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) UK (2011: 2012) University of Ghana Business School (2019: 2020).
Personal Information
- Full Name
- Kofi Ofosu Nkansah
- Nickname
- Kofi Ofosu Nkansah
- Date of Birth
- 5 September 1980
- Nationality
- Ghanaian
- Region
- Ashanti
- Children
- 1
- Religion
- Christian
Education
- Oxford International School Konongo-Odumasi (1996)
- Opoku Ware School (OWASS) Kumasi (1996: 1999)
- Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) (2001: 2005)
- Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) UK (2011: 2012)
- University of Ghana Business School (2019: 2020)
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Sources & References
- neip.gov.gh.
- "Neip Ceo Kofi Ofosu Nkansah Released". Citi Newsroom. January 2024.
- "Former Neip Ceo Was Not Arrested He Reported to Nib Voluntarily Lawyers". Citi Newsroom. February 2026.
- "Former Neip Ceo Kofi Ofosu Nkansah Formally Charged with Publication of False News". 3News.
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