History of National Population Council Secretariat
The National Population Council (NPC) was established by the National Population Council, Act 1994 (Act 485) to advise Government on all population matters. The NPC is the highest statutory body set up to advice Government on the population and related issues. The NPC is a parastatal body located in the office of the President.The NPC has a strong advocacy role to promote the goals and objectives of the National Population Policy, the Growth and Poverty Reduction Strategy (GPRS II) and the ICPD Programme of Action.
The NPC raises awareness of population and development issues including reproductive health to mobilize support and resources for the implementation of programmes
Welcome Message:
Appointment of Mrs. Angelina Kodua Nyanor as Acting Executive Director
The National Population Council (NPC) is delighted to announce the appointment of Mrs. Angelina Kodua-Nyanor as the Acting Executive Director. She was appointed to the role by His Excellency, President John Dramani Mahama on 18th June 2025. With over two decades of distinguished experience in public health, Mrs. Kodua-Nyanor brings a wealth of expertise and leadership to this pivotal role.
A highly accomplished professional with a Master of Public Health and a BA in Sociology from the University of Ghana, her career is marked by significant contributions to population health, reproductive health, and child health, with a particular focus on HIV/AIDS programming.
Mrs. Kodua-Nyanor’s extensive experience and proven track record in policy development and international collaboration uniquely position her to advance NPC’s vision of creating a sustainable population that supports equitable socio-economic development and improves the quality of life for all Ghanaians, as well as its mission to promote, coordinate, and monitor population policies and programs through evidence-based strategies, stakeholder collaboration, and innovative interventions.
She will lead efforts towards addressing Ghana’s demographic challenges, such as population growth, ageing, and urbanization, while spearheading initiatives to enhance access to quality reproductive health services, ensuring gender equity and healthier outcomes for women and children.
Mrs. Kodua-Nyanor’s proven success in partnering with organizations like USAID, FHI360, and John Snow Inc. showcases her ability to forge impactful collaborations. She will strengthen NPC’s ties with local and international stakeholders to enhance resource mobilization and program implementation. Leveraging her international development expertise, she will position NPC as a leader in innovative population management strategies, advocating for Ghana’s priorities on global platforms in alignment with sustainable development goals.
Mrs. Kodua-Nyanor is poised to lead NPC in advancing sustainable population policies, fostering innovative strategies, and strengthening collaborations to address Ghana’s demographic challenges. Her appointment marks a significant step toward achieving NPC’s vision of a sustainable population and a better quality of life for all Ghanaians.
What we do?
At the National Population Council (NPC) Secretariat, Ghana, we provide strategic leadership in population management, advocacy, and policy coordination to drive national development and enhance the well-being of every Ghanaian
Our Mission & Vision
Mission
Effectively coordinate and advise government on population-related policy implementation, and undertake evidence-based advocacy, research, monitoring and evaluation and capacity-building in partnership with other agencies to engender improved quality of life.
Vision
Improved and sustained quality of life for the people of Ghana through effective management of population and related issues in Ghana.
News & Events
NPC pays a courtesy call on the country rep. of WHO Ghana office.
Acting Executive Director of National Population Council pays a courtesy call on the country representative of the World Health Organization(who)...
NPC and some partners paid a sensitization visit to the Borstal Correctional Centre.
The Acting Executive Director of National Population Council Mrs. Angelina Kodua Nyanor and representatives from the Ghana Health Service, Narcotics...
Courtesy call on Mr. Malik Basintali, CEO of the Youth Employment Authority.
On August 18, 2025, Mrs. Angelina Kodua Nyanor, Acting Executive Director of the National Population Council (NPC), accompanied by her team, paid a...