Gary Nimako Chairs Gaming Commission Board
Managing Partner at Marfo & Associates, Gary Nimako Marfo, has been appointed by President Akufo-Addo, as board chairman for the Gaming Commission of Ghana.
The Gaming Commission is a body corporate established by the Gaming Act 2006, (Act 721), with the main purpose of regulating, controlling, monitoring and supervising the operations of games of chance in the country.
The commission is also responsible for issuing licenses to all gaming operators and permits to companies and individuals that wish to run promotions with elements of game of chance.
The Gary Nimako led board of directors of the Gaming Commission is expected to assist the management of the commission to create and maintain a viable, fair and respectable gaming industry for all who have interest in or are affected by gaming in the country.
The board will also be required to create a better and sustainable gaming industry for national development by ensuring that the main objectives of the commission which are to regulate, control, monitor and supervise the operation of games of chance in the country, is achieved.
Profile of Gary Nimako
Gary Nimako Marfo Esq. is a product of the Ghana School of Law and University of Ghana, Legon having been awarded the Professional Law Certificate by the General Legal Council in 2011. Mr Nimako Marfo earned his Bachelor of Laws, (LLB) degree from the University of Ghana in 2009.
He also holds a (B.A Hons) Political Science and Philosophy Honors from the University of Ghana, which he obtained in 2002. He obtained his A’Level certificate, from Opoku Ware senior high school between 1994 and 1996 and had his O’Level certificate, from St. Hubert’s Seminary from 1989 to 1994
As an active Legal Practitioner, he has working understanding in; Civil Litigation, Corporate Law practice, Communication Service Contracts, International Immigration Law practice, Alternative Dispute Resolutions and Negotiations, Commercial Contracts, Labour related issues, Insurance, Criminal Law and Procurement Law.
In 2011, he joined the National Communication Team of the New Patriotic Party and was appointed a Member of the Legal and Constitutional Committee of the Party and have remained part of the Legal Team till date.
In 2020, he served as the National Coordinator for Legal Affairs in Elections 2020 for Ashanti Region as well as a member of the National Vetting Committee for Parliamentary Candidates in Ashanti Region.
Source: Asaaseradio
