President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Brigadier-General Paul Seidu Tanye-Kulono as the Acting Director-General of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA).
Brigadier-General Tanye-Kulono is a distinguished military officer and legal professional, currently serving as the Deputy Commandant of the National College of Defence Studies (NCDS) at Burma Camp, Accra.
Brigadier-General Tanye-Kulono holds an impressive array of academic qualifications, including a Master of Laws (LLM) in Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution from the George Washington School of Law, a Master in Management Studies from Osmania University in India, and a Master of Arts in International Affairs from the University of Ghana. He was called to the Ghanaian Bar in 2015.
His professional development includes military courses from prestigious institutions such as the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, the United States Army Command and Staff College, and the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre. Throughout his career, Brigadier-General Tanye-Kulono has held key leadership roles, including Chief Coordinator at NCDS, Assistant Commandant at the Training and Doctrine Command, and Deputy Director-General of Training at GHQ.
Brigadier-General Tanye-Kulono has also contributed significantly to peacekeeping operations, serving as Deputy Force Provost Marshall and Officer in Charge of Special Investigations at UNIFIL HQ. His expertise in counterterrorism, strategic defense management, and operational training has made him a highly respected figure in both defense and legal circles.
The appointment of Brigadier-General Tanye-Kulono is expected to bring a wealth of experience and leadership to the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority, ensuring continued growth and development in the maritime sector.