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Exploring the Past: GHAFES Board Chairmen
As we look back on GHAFES’ history, we honour the men who served as Board Chairmen, providing leadership, guidance, and stewardship over the years.
Their commitment, wisdom, and sacrifice have played an important role in shaping the Fellowship and advancing its mission of Knowing Christ and Making Him Known.
Join us as we explore the past Board Chairmen of GHAFES, remembering their service and celebrating the legacy of leadership they have left behind.
Ing. Kwame Kpekpena — 6th Board Chairman, GHAFES
Board Chair (2018 - 2026)
Ing. Kwame Kpekpena — 6th Board Chairman, GHAFES
Board Chair (2018 - 2026)
Ing. Kwame Kpekpena served as the 6th Board Chairman of the Ghana Fellowship of Evangelical Students (GHAFES) from 2018 to 2026.
His journey with GHAFES began in 1987, when he joined the Inter-Halls Christian Fellowship, the GHAFES campus branch at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). During his undergraduate years, he served as the Assistant Secretary of the Fellowship for two academic years.
After graduating in 1991, Ing. Kpekpena remained an active Associate of GHAFES. In 2010, he responded to an invitation to serve on the Governing Board of the Fellowship. His years of faithful service eventually led to his appointment as the 6th Board Chairman of GHAFES in 2018, a position he held until 2026.
Ing. Kpekpena is married to Enyonam, also a GHAFES Associate, and together they have a son, Senam.
Professionally, he is an Electrical Engineer and Fellow of the Ghana Institution of Engineering, with over 24 years of experience in the electric utility industry. He has held several senior management positions at the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), including Director of Engineering, and previously served as the Chief Operating Officer of the Millennium Development Authority (MiDA).
He holds a Master of Science degree in Energy and a Diploma in Theology, bringing together professional expertise and a deep commitment to Christian ministry. He currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer of the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC).
Ing. Kpekpena and his family worship at Lighthouse Chapel International, Cornerstone Cathedral, Tema.
GHAFES celebrates and appreciates Ing. Kwame Kpekpena for his years of dedicated service, visionary leadership, and commitment to the mission of “Knowing Christ and Making Him Known.”
Ing. Magnus Lincoln Quarshie — 5th Board Chairman, GHAFES
Board Chair (2010 - 2018)
Ing. Magnus Lincoln Quarshie — 5th Board Chairman, GHAFES
Board Chair (2010 - 2018)
Ing. Magnus Lincoln Quarshie served as a Board Chairman of the Ghana Fellowship of Evangelical Students (GHAFES) from 2010 to 2018, providing leadership and stewardship to the Fellowship during a significant period of its ministry and development.
A professional engineer and Christian leader, Ing. Quarshie is a Fellow of the Ghana Institution of Engineering (FGhIE) and an accomplished civil engineer with extensive experience in transportation, infrastructure development, engineering consultancy, and leadership. He holds a BSc in Civil Engineering from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), an MSc in Transportation and Road Engineering from TU/IHE Delft, Netherlands, and an MBA in Leadership and Sustainability from the University of Cumbria, UK.
Throughout his professional career, Ing. Quarshie has contributed to major infrastructure and transportation initiatives in Ghana and beyond. He has served as a transportation expert on various projects, including work relating to Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), cycling infrastructure, transport planning, and Ghana's National Transport Policy. In 2013, he was selected by EMBARQ USA and Canada's International Development Research Centre (IDRC) as one of a small group of global experts to develop research topics on active transport and non-motorised transportation.
His leadership extends beyond GHAFES. He served as President of the Ghana Institution of Engineering (GhIE) in 2014/15 and later as President of the West Africa Federation of Engineering Organisations (WAFEO) from 2015–2017. He was also elected as the 5th President of the Ghana Consulting Engineers Association (GCEA) in 2021.
Ing. Quarshie is currently associated with Delin Consult Ltd, where he serves as Chief Executive Officer, and has continued to contribute to engineering, infrastructure development, leadership, and professional development in Ghana.
His GHAFES Legacy
During his eight-year tenure as Board Chairman, Ing. Magnus Lincoln Quarshie brought together professional leadership, Christian commitment, and a passion for developing people. His service forms an important part of the leadership history of GHAFES and the continued effort to Know Christ and Make Him Known.
GHAFES gratefully honours Ing. Magnus Lincoln Quarshie for his years of faithful leadership, service, and contribution to the growth and mission of the Fellowship.