Since its establishment in early 2025 under the administration of President John Dramani Mahama, GoldBod (the Ghana Gold Board) has evolved into a
cornerstone of national financial recovery.
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Revenue Surge: In its first full cycle (2025), GoldBod oversaw a staggering increase in small-scale gold export revenues, rising from approximately $3 billion to $10 billion.
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Currency Stability: The institution has been credited as a primary "anchor" for the Ghanaian cedi, supplying critical foreign exchange buffers to the Bank of Ghana.
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Global Recognition: For his role in birthing this institution, CEO Samuel Gyamfi was recently honored as the Best Public Company CEO for 2025 at the RTP Awards and received the prestigious Suma Adinkra Sword for exceptional leadership.
Focus on the Volta Region: Livelihoods and Enterprise
During the meeting, Mr. Agbavitor highlighted that while GoldBod’s success is national, its mandate must also resonate at the regional level, particularly regarding youth employment and the formalization of local mining opportunities.
Key Advocacy Points from the Volta Delegation
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Youth Employment: Leveraging GoldBod’s enterprise support programs to create sustainable jobs for the youth in the Volta Region.
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Strategic Collaboration: Partnering with regional bodies to identify local entrepreneurs who can participate in the gold value chain.
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Leadership Connection: Reaffirming the philosophy that national leaders must remain attuned to the development needs of their home regions.
| Discussion Topic | Regional Objective |
| Enterprise Support | Directing GoldBod resources to expand small-scale businesses in the Volta Region. |
| Galamsey Reform | Integrating local miners into GoldBod’s formal, sustainable mining framework. |
| Policy Inclusivity | Ensuring Volta developmental needs are part of high-level national economic dialogues. |
"A Leader Must Never Leave Home"
Mr. Agbavitor’s commendation of Samuel Gyamfi—who also serves as the National Communications Officer for the NDC—centered on the CEO's ability to maintain a connection with his roots while managing a multi-billion dollar national entity.
CEO Samuel Gyamfi assured the delegation that GoldBod is ready to explore mutual growth opportunities, noting that the board's mission is to move from "incremental progress to seismic shifts" that benefit all sixteen regions of Ghana.
The Bottom Line
The courtesy visit underscores a growing consensus among regional leaders that the success of GoldBod is vital for national stability. By bridging the gap between high-level gold regulation and regional enterprise, the NDC Volta leadership hopes to turn the region into a key player in Ghana’s "Gold-led" recovery.
