President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Sammy Gyamfi, National Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), as the Acting Managing Director of the Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC).
Mr. Gyamfi’s primary responsibility will be to establish the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), a flagship initiative promised in the NDC’s 2024 manifesto. The GoldBod aims to drive economic revitalization and sustainable development in Ghana’s gold mining sector.
Under the direction of the Minister for Finance, the GoldBod will focus on the sustainable management and marketing of Ghana’s gold resources. Its core responsibilities will include:
– Formalizing the small-scale gold mining sector
– Providing mining support services
– Ensuring the sustainable management and marketing of Ghana’s gold resources for the benefit of the Ghanaian people
This appointment underscores the Mahama administration’s commitment to economic revitalization and sustainable development in Ghana’s mining sector.