The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has been named State-Owned Enterprise of the Year at the esteemed Public Enterprises League Table (PELT) Awards, standing out as the top-performing state institution overall.
Additionally, the Board received two more awards—Most Profitable State-Owned Enterprise and Overall Best Specified Entity—further solidifying its status as one of Ghana’s top public sector organizations.
The PELT Awards, held annually by the State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA), celebrate excellence, efficiency, and strong corporate governance among state-owned enterprises and specified entities nationwide.
Deputy Chief Executive Officer Richard Nunekpeku, Esq., accepted the awards on behalf of GoldBod, expressing gratitude to SIGA for the recognition, which he described as a testament to the institution’s consistent performance and commitment.
“We are thrilled to receive this award and the third one of the evening. On behalf of the Board, management, and staff of the Ghana Gold Board, we thank SIGA for acknowledging our performance over the years,” he stated.
He reiterated GoldBod’s dedication to upholding high standards and achieving even better results, mentioning that this recognition would inspire them to surpass future goals.
“While we celebrate this year’s award, we will not rest; we are committed to growth and ensuring we meet all the targets set in our performance contract with SIGA,” he added.
Mr. Nunekpeku also assured that the Board will keep building on its strong performance, concentrating on delivering value and maintaining excellence.
This recognition underscores GoldBod’s increasing impact in Ghana’s gold sector, especially in promoting transparency, enhancing value retention, and ensuring sustainable resource management.
The PELT Awards remain a standard for evaluating the performance of public institutions while encouraging accountability, operational efficiency, and good governance practices.