Mr. Myles Ongoh
Dr. Myles Ongoh is a professional social worker with over 20years of practice. Dr. Ongoh started his professional practice from the sub-national to the national levels where he worked in different capacities and on different social issues. He rose through the ranks of social work practice from a Social Development Assistant through to a Deputy Director.
In his career, he has been involved in case work, domestic violence and child protection and mobility. These experiences have widened his understanding of issues, particularly, vulnerability and poverty. He has also been a Lecturer at the School of Social Work at Osu, Accra, where he taught and guided students in courses like Social Policy and Family Welfare whiles serving as the Dean of Students. To further broaden his understanding of social issues, Dr Ongoh has pursued a steady academic path consistent with his social work practice and development in general.
He obtained his PhD from the University of Ghana – the thesis focused on post retirement survival strategies and quality of life among pensioners in Ghana. He holds Master of Arts degree in Social Policy Studies, Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Work and a Diploma in Social Administration, all from the University of Ghana, Legon. He also obtained a Certificate in Social Work from the School of Social Work. Dr. Ongoh has presented and published papers in different peer review conferences which deepened policy dialogue and also contributed to knowledge. He has conducted several researches, sometimes serving as a lead researcher and other times as a research assistant. Finally, he is a team player and respects diversity..
Achaligabe Colson Akanbasiam (Mr) is the Head of Case Management of the LEAP programme. He has over 15 years working experience in both governmental and non-governmental organisations. He holds a Master of Philosophy Degree in Gender and Development (Norway) and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology with Political Science (Ghana).
Alhaji Lateef Mamudu is a senior civil servant and has Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accounting from Tamale Polytechnic and a Bachelors Degree in Accounting from Ghana Institute Of Management And Public Administration (GIMPA).
Thomas Boateng Quaison holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science and Information Studies from University of Ghana. He has undergone training on Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) including Evaluation of Social Programmes at the University of Cape Town, South Africa. He is currently pursuing a Masters Degree in Public Administration (MPA) at the University of Ghana Business School and Project Management Professionals (PMP) at the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration.
Richard Azina Nartey joined the LEAP team in September 2013 as Assistant to the Head of Operations Unit, having previously worked as a Programme Officer on the National Social Protection Strategy at the Ministry of Employment and Social Welfare and the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection. Richard worked with Youth and Women Empowerment (CSO) as Youth Coordinator, Project Manager and Executive Director.
Felix Kwaku Logah Felix Kwaku Logah is the head of operations for the LEAP Programme. He is the lead in planning and implementing LEAP Programme design parameters. He is responsible for targeting and enrollment activities. He is a professional Social Worker who holds Masters degree in Development Studies, Bachelor in Social Work and Clinical Psychology, Certificate in Public Heath all from University of Ghana, Legon. Trained in Designing and Implementing Social Cash Transfer in the Economic and Policy Research Institute, Cape Town -South Africa, Trained in Development Evaluation (IPDET) in Carleton University, Ottawa-Canada.
Dzigbordi Kofi Agbekpornu is the National LEAP Manager and is responsible for leading the team at LEAP Management Secretariat to achieve the Programme objectives. He also coordinates and manages programme activities across the country at regional, district and community levels.
Jeremiah Yanney is a City & Guilds of London Institute Certificate & Diploma holder in Microprocessors and Microcomputer Technology, Microsoft A+, Networking+ and (MCP) Microsoft Certified Professional, (MCSE) Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, FSK systems. He has specialized skills in Hardware, Networking, Systems administration, MIS consultancy, training, and a Certificate in Social protection (CSPS, University of Ghana).