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President Mahama appoints Sammy Gyamfi as PMMC acting MD

  Thu, 16 Jan 2025
Headlines President Mahama appoints Sammy Gyamfi as PMMC acting MD
THU, 16 JAN 2025 3

President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Sammy Gyamfi, the National Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), as the Acting Managing Director of the Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC).

This appointment, effective January 16, 2025, entrusts Mr. Gyamfi with the critical task of establishing the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), a flagship initiative outlined in the NDC's 2024 manifesto.

He is to act as Managing Director of the PMMC pending the establishment of the GoldBod within the next 60 days.

Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Acting Spokesperson to the President, announced the appointment, emphasizing the administration’s commitment to economic revitalization and sustainable development through the GoldBod initiative.

Under the direction of the Minister for Finance, the GoldBod represents one of the Mahama administration's top priorities for economic transformation.

The board will oversee the sustainable management and marketing of Ghana’s gold resources, ensuring that these valuable assets benefit the Ghanaian people.

Key responsibilities of the GoldBod will include formalizing the small-scale gold mining sector and providing essential mining support services to enhance the industry’s efficiency and sustainability.

Profile
Mr. Sammy Gyamfi, a lawyer and Economic Policy Analyst, holds a BSc in Environmental Science and a Bachelor of Law from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology.

He also holds a Barrister at Law certificate from the Ghana School of Law and an MA in Economic Policy Management from the University of Ghana.

Additionally, he is an alumnus of the Harvard Kennedy School with Executive Certificates in the Emerging Leaders and Strategic Leadership Programmes.

Mr. Gyamfi has previously worked with Exton Cubic Group Limited, a reputable mining company in Ghana, and currently serves as the National Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress.

His extensive background and expertise are expected to contribute significantly to the successful establishment and operation of the Ghana Gold Board.

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Comments

Anthony Yao Dagadu | 1/17/2025 5:06:47 AM

Well deserved .

Should the Free SHS policy be reviewed?

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