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SSNIT strengthens governance oversight of investee companies

From Ghanaian Times · () English

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  • The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has launched a new reporting framework for its investee companies to enhance corporate governance and oversight.
  • This initiative aims to ensure SSNIT's investments deliver sustainable value for its members and stakeholders, with board representatives acting as custodians of public trust.
  • Several investee companies, particularly in the banking sector, were commended for declaring dividends in 2025, reflecting sound management and governance.

The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) is implementing a strategic reporting framework for its investee companies, aiming to bolster corporate governance and improve oversight across its investment portfolio. This move is designed to ensure SSNIT's investments consistently generate sustainable value for its members and stakeholders.

The introduction of reporting framework for Board Representatives demonstrates our commitment to active shareholder stewardship. These initiatives are not intended to ensure that our investments are properly monitored and that shareholder value is consistently enhanced

— Nana Ansah Sasraku IIIChairman of the SSNIT Board of Trustees, explaining the purpose of the new reporting framework.

During a recent breakfast meeting in Accra with board representatives from these companies, Nana Ansah Sasraku III, Chairman of the SSNIT Board of Trustees, underscored the significant responsibility of directors. He emphasized that their decisions directly impact the retirement security of millions of Ghanaian workers, positioning them as custodians of public trust whose actions influence company performance and the pension scheme's long-term viability.

SSNIT Director-General Kwesi Afreh Biney acknowledged the positive performance of several investee companies, including those in banking, Labadi Beach Hotel, MTN Ghana, and Africa World Airlines, for declaring dividends in 2025. He attributed this success to sound corporate governance and prudent management, urging all investee companies to focus on sustainable growth to maximize returns.

The introduction of reporting framework for Board Representatives demonstrates our commitment to active shareholder stewardship. These initiatives are not intended to ensure that our investments are properly monitored and that shareholder value is consistently enhanced

— Nana Ansah Sasraku IIIChairman of the SSNIT Board of Trustees, emphasizing the importance of monitoring investments and enhancing shareholder value.

Board representatives welcomed the new framework, viewing it as a timely guide for strategic reporting and strengthening SSNIT's engagement with its investee companies. They proposed bi-annual forums to maintain dialogue on governance and performance, and called for increased investment support for viable companies, along with a review of SSNIT's shareholding alignment with board representation. The event gathered over eighty board representatives, reinforcing a shared commitment to good governance and value creation.

The introduction of reporting framework for Board Representatives demonstrates our commitment to active shareholder stewardship. These initiatives are not intended to ensure that our investments are properly monitored and that shareholder value is consistently enhanced

— Nana Ansah Sasraku IIIChairman of the SSNIT Board of Trustees, highlighting the commitment to active shareholder stewardship through new initiatives.
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