At the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City, the 5th National Governance & Business Leadership Awards (NGBLA 2025) recognized over 45 Ghanaian executives and companies for outstanding performance in governance, innovation, and enterprise excellence.
Themed “Transforming Ghana through Visionary Governance and Enterprise Excellence,” the event, hosted by The Governance & Business Boardroom, spotlighted winners across banking, insurance, hospitality, technology, and manufacturing.
OmniBSIC Bank was named Best Indigenous Bank for its strong financial footing, while FirstBank Ghana secured Best CSR Bank Ghana for its community-focused initiatives. Guinness Ghana was recognized for innovation and enterprise growth, alongside firms such as Vanguard Assurance, Ghana Link Network Services, B5 Plus Limited, and Accra Marriott Hotel.
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Sustainability and legal innovation also earned the spotlight: Helios Solar Company Limited was honored for solar energy solutions, while M&O Law Consult took the Real Estate Legal Excellence Award. The National Health Insurance Authority was celebrated for strengthening public service delivery.
On the individual front, Irene Baaba Hagan, Board Chair of GTBank Ghana, received the Visionary Woman Board Chair Award. Dr. Adelaide Araba Siaw Agyepong of the African Agribusiness Consortium was also honored for her leadership.
Speaking on behalf of the Chief of Staff, Nana Oye Bampoe Addo called for stronger collaboration between government and business to drive resilient institutions and attract investment. Richmond Anim Damoah, CEO of The Governance & Business Boardroom, urged leaders to prioritize integrity, accountability, and innovation amid challenges such as currency volatility.
The NGBLA continues to set benchmarks for excellence, reinforcing governance and enterprise as pillars of Ghana’s economic transformation.
FAQs
1. What is the NGBLA 2025?
It is the 5th National Governance & Business Leadership Awards, honoring Ghanaian companies and executives for excellence in governance and enterprise.
2. Which companies won major awards?
OmniBSIC Bank, FirstBank Ghana, Guinness Ghana, Vanguard Assurance, Ghana Link Network Services, B5 Plus Limited, and Accra Marriott Hotel were among the winners.
3. Were individuals recognized?
Yes. Irene Baaba Hagan (GTBank Ghana) and Dr. Adelaide Araba Siaw Agyepong (African Agribusiness Consortium) received top leadership honors.
4. What sectors were represented?
Awards spanned banking, insurance, manufacturing, hospitality, technology, sustainable energy, and legal services.
5. What themes shaped the event?
Collaboration between government and the private sector, sustainable enterprise growth, and the need for integrity and innovation in leadership.
Source: Accra Street Journal
Last Updated on September 3, 2025 by Samuel Kwame Boadu
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