The 2025 Ghana Accountancy and Finance Awards (GAFA) once again illuminated the nation’s financial industry, honouring institutions and individuals whose remarkable contributions continue to shape Ghana’s economic growth.
The event, now in its seventh edition, was held in Accra and brought together top executives, regulators, and financial leaders from across the banking, insurance, and pension sectors.
GAFA 2025 celebrated the spirit of innovation, resilience, and integrity that defines Ghana’s financial services industry. Organised to promote ethical governance and transparency, the awards highlighted those who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and impact within a rapidly changing economic environment.
Among the evening’s biggest winners were Ecobank Ghana Limited, Enterprise Insurance Ltd, and People’s Pension Trust Ghana Ltd, whose achievements underscored their dominance in banking, insurance, and pensions respectively.
Ecobank Ghana was crowned Best Investment Bank of the Year, cementing its position as a trailblazer in financial innovation and market leadership. The bank’s dynamic approach to customer-centric digital services and its strategic role in driving investment growth earned it widespread acclaim.
Enterprise Insurance Ltd also emerged as a standout performer, winning General Insurance Company of the Year. The company’s consistency in offering innovative insurance solutions and maintaining customer confidence in an evolving risk environment was recognised as a benchmark for the industry.
In the pensions category, People’s Pension Trust Ghana Ltd took home two major honours — Exemplary Leadership Award (Pensions Sector) for its CEO, Mr. Issaka Ibrahim, and Pension Scheme Administrator of the Year. These awards reflect the company’s unwavering dedication to creating inclusive and sustainable retirement solutions for all Ghanaians, especially within the informal sector.
Leadership That Inspires Growth
The 2025 edition also celebrated the human stories behind corporate excellence. The Exemplary Leadership Award (Rural Bank) went to Benjamin Afful-Eshun, CEO of Ahantaman Rural Bank Plc, whose visionary leadership has propelled the bank to sustained profitability and community development.
Similarly, Henry Kweku Yankson, CEO of Ankobra West Rural Bank Plc, was honoured as CEO of the Year (Rural Bank) for his forward-thinking management and focus on financial discipline. Their recognition underscored the critical role rural banks play in promoting financial inclusion and supporting Ghana’s grassroots economy.
This year’s GAFA ceremony shone a spotlight on rural banks and microfinance institutions driving access to finance in underserved communities. Amenfiman Rural Bank Plc emerged as Rural Bank of the Year, reflecting its success in extending financial services to small businesses and rural households.
Bessfa Rural Bank Plc took home Brand of the Year (Rural Bank), while Odotobri Rural Bank Plc received the Outstanding Customer Service Award (Rural Bank). Nzema Manle Rural Bank Plc also received special recognition as Customer-Centric Rural Bank of the Year for its consistent investment in customer experience.
In the microfinance category, Westone Microfinance Ltd was named Brand of the Year (Microfinance), while Pan-African Savings and Loans was honoured for its innovative Mama Club Group Loans, winning Savings and Loans Product of the Year. Letshego Ghana Savings and Loans Plc also received the Brand of the Year (Savings and Loans) award for its strong brand identity and customer outreach.
Insurance, Pensions, and Investment Excellence
Beyond the headline winners, other leading firms in the pensions and insurance sectors also received recognition for excellence. Enterprise Trustees Ltd was named Pensions Corporate Trustees of the Year, while Axis Pension Trust Ltd earned Pension Fund Manager of the Year, highlighting their pivotal roles in managing and securing Ghana’s pension assets.
The insurance industry also saw impressive performances. StarLife Assurance Ltd won Innovative Life Insurance Company of the Year, applauded for introducing customer-focused life insurance products tailored to evolving market needs. Glico Health Insurance Ltd was crowned Best Health Insurance Company of the Year, reaffirming its leadership in providing reliable healthcare coverage.
GAFA 2025 also acknowledged the finance professionals who drive efficiency and accountability behind the scenes. The Bank Hospital, B5 Plus Limited, and Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City each won Finance Team of the Year awards in the Healthcare, Manufacturing, and Hospitality categories respectively. Ramoth Services Limited received the honour in the Mining Support category, demonstrating financial management excellence across diverse sectors.
In recognition of capacity-building efforts, Rakes Company Limited was awarded Learning and Development Company of the Year for its dedication to advancing professional training and leadership within Ghana’s financial industry.
Organisers of the Ghana Accountancy and Finance Awards praised the financial industry’s resilience amid global economic headwinds. They noted that the 2025 edition emphasised the vital roles of technology, governance, and innovation in sustaining growth and inclusion.
In their closing remarks, organisers stated, “The achievements we celebrate tonight are not just individual or institutional milestones — they represent the collective resilience of Ghana’s financial ecosystem.”
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