Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the Minister for Finance, has officially sworn in the newly appointed members of the Governing Board of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) after consulting with the Council of State.
During the swearing-in ceremony held on Monday, May 19, Dr. Forson encouraged the newly formed Board to diligently work towards maintaining and advancing the current progress.
He stated, ‘I encourage the newly formed Board to exert effort in supporting and sustaining this progress.’
These appointments are part of a broader initiative aimed at enhancing the governance and operational efficiency of GoldBod, which is responsible for regulating and promoting gold-related activities within the nation.
The newly appointed members are:
- Kojo Fynn – Chairperson
- Samuel Gyamfi – Chief Executive Officer of GoldBod
- Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah – Minister for Lands and Natural Resources
- Thomas Nyarko Ampem – Deputy Minister for Finance
- Dr. Johnson Asiama – Representative of the Governor of the Bank of Ghana
- Marietta Agyeiwaa Brew – Legal practitioner and former Attorney General
- Nana Ama Amissah III – Traditional leader and representative of women on the board
The board is anticipated to significantly contribute to enhancing transparency, accountability, and growth within the gold sector, with an emphasis on supporting both large and small-scale mining operations.
