Eric Oduro Osae

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Eric Oduro Osae
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Eric Oduro Osae
Nationality Ghanaian
Education University of London, University of Professional Studies
Occupation(s) Lawyer, Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountant, Ghana

Eric Oduro Osae is a Ghanaian local governance expert, lawyer and chartered accountant who serves as the Director General of the internal audit agency of Ghana. [1] [2] [3] He is the technical director to the Ministry of local Governance and Rural Development. [4] [5] Osae is the Dean of Dean of graduate studies at the Institute of Local Governance. [6] [7] He is a local governance and policy commentator and analyst on radio and television stations in Ghana. [6] [7] [8]

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Early life and education

Osae had his senior high school education at the Presbyterian Boys Secondary school, Legon, Accra. He continued at the University of Professional Studies, Accra to read accounting and became a chartered accountant. [9] [ unreliable source? ] Osae continued his education at University of Cape Coast where he was awarded Bachelor of Commerce Degree and in 2007 graduated as the best Tax Lawyer at the Ghana School of law. [10] He later went to University of London and was awarded Ph.D. in Political Economy. [9] [ unreliable source? ]

Career

Osae practiced previously from the Chamber of Koi Larbi & Co. and has served as the head of finance and accounts at the Institute of Local Government Studies between 2000 and 2010. [11] [ unreliable source? ] He is the Technical Advisor for the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development. [12] [13] Osae is currently the Director General of the Internal Audit agency. [14] [15] [8] He is also an academic who is the Dean of graduate studies at the Institute of Local Governance. [6] [7]

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References

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  2. ↑ "Resignation of Martin Amidu calls for strong independent institutions – Governance Expert". GBC Ghana Online. 17 November 2020. Retrieved 29 January 2021.
  3. ↑ "Creation of more districts problematic - Dr Oduro Osae". Graphic Online. Retrieved 29 January 2021.
  4. ↑ "Vote massively for MMDCEs election — Dr Oduro Osae". Graphic Online. Retrieved 22 December 2020.
  5. ↑ Agency, Ghana News (16 December 2019). "Tap into experiences of successful entrepreneurs". News Ghana. Retrieved 22 December 2020.
  6. 1 2 3 Agency, Ghana News (11 January 2020). "'EC has discretionary powers to compile new voters register'". News Ghana. Retrieved 22 December 2020.
  7. 1 2 3 Online, Peace FM. "Lifting Of Ban On Partial Lockdown Timely - Dr Oduro-Osae". Peacefmonline.com - Ghana news. Retrieved 22 December 2020.
  8. 1 2 Nartey, Laud (28 January 2021). "Whistleblowers must have absolute protection in Ghana – Oduro Osae". 3news. Retrieved 29 January 2021.
  9. 1 2 Essien, John (22 June 2020). "Dr. Eric Oduro Osae, Career and Education". Raw Gist. Retrieved 22 December 2020.
  10. ↑ "Eric Oduro Osae graduates as Tax Lawyer from Ghana School of Law". Focus Fm KNUST. 22 December 2007. Retrieved 22 December 2020.
  11. ↑ "Eric Oduro Osae reveals working at the Chamber of Koi Larbi & Co". Focus Fm KNUST. 4 January 2021. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
  12. ↑ "Markets disinfection is part of efforts to contain coronavirus – Dr Osae". www.ghanaweb.com. 24 March 2020. Retrieved 22 December 2020.
  13. ↑ "Assembly Members must live above reproach – Dr. Eric Osae". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 9 February 2020. Retrieved 29 January 2021.
  14. ↑ "Don't misappropriate state funds - Dr Osae urges internal auditors". Graphic Online. Retrieved 29 January 2021.
  15. ↑ "Resource Internal Auditors to fight corruption — Dr Osae". Graphic Online. Retrieved 29 January 2021.


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