In a brief but symbolic ceremony held at the National Secretariat in Accra, the National Association of Local Authorities of Ghana (NALAG) officially welcomed its newly appointed General Secretary, Mr. Sheriff Jerry Amarh.
The President of the Association, Hon. Alfred Asiedu Adjei, introduced Mr. Amarh to the staff and stakeholders, expressing confidence in his leadership and dedication to the ideals of local governance. Mr. Amarh takes over from Hon. Kokro Amankwah, who resigned from the position in February this year.
Until his official appointment, Mr. Justice Senyo Tsitsia, who served as Acting General Secretary, had temporarily held the role.
Speaking at the brief ceremony, the President of the Association, Hon. Alfred Asiedu Adjei congratulated Mr. Amarh and entreated the staff to work collectively in advancing the course of NALAG devoid of any acrimony and backstabbing.
Mr. Justice Senyo Tsistia called on staff to give the new General Secretary the needed support just as he received while serving in the capacity as the Ag. General Secretary. He expressed his gratitude to the entire staff and NEC for the opportunity he received.
Mr. Amarh is no stranger to NALAG. He has served in several strategic roles, including Research Manager of the Association and National Project Coordinator (NPC) of the Partnership for Municipal Innovation – Women in Local Leadership (PMI-WILL) Project, where he led groundbreaking work to empower women’s participation in local governance.
In his acceptance remarks, the new General Secretary expressed gratitude to the President, the National Executive Council (NEC), and the staff of NALAG for the trust they had reposed in him.
“I am deeply honoured by this appointment,” Mr. Amarh said. “I look forward to rebranding NALAG as a responsive Association to our members and stakeholders and make our services relevant within the ecosystem of Local Governance and decentralization. I will pursue a rigorous revenue mobilization drive to sustain the gains of the Association. No idea is too small, and so I want us to respect every idea that any staff member has and work to achieve the NALAG Agenda.” He added.
Staff members welcomed the appointment with optimism, while assuring Mr. Amarh of their commitment to ensuring that NALAG achieves its aims and objectives.
Profile of Mr. Sheriff Amarh
General Secretary – National Association of Local Authorities of Ghana (NALAG)
Mr. Sheriff Amarh is a seasoned local governance expert, development practitioner, and researcher with over 15 years of experience in public administration, local government systems, and community development.
Prior to his appointment as the General Secretary of NALAG, Mr. Amarh held several key positions within the Association, including Research Manager and National Project Coordinator of the Partnership for Municipal Innovation – Women in Local Leadership (PMI-WILL) project. In these roles, he led strategic initiatives to strengthen local government institutions, promote gender inclusion, and support policy development.
He holds a MPhil in Public Industrial and Organizational Psychology and a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Sociology from the University of Ghana. His professional journey includes extensive engagements with international development partners and local government stakeholders across Ghana.
Mr. Amarh is known for his strong analytical skills, policy research capabilities, and commitment to empowering Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs). His leadership style is marked by collaboration, innovation, and a clear vision for transformative local governance.
As General Secretary, he is expected to provide strategic direction to NALAG, champion advocacy for local authorities, and enhance the Association’s role in national development.
