The acting Man­aging Director of the Precious Mineral Market­ing Company (PMMC) says his primary focus will be to ensure that the company remains a trust­ed custodian of the country's mineral wealth, while also explor­ing new avenues for growth and diversification. "We have a responsibility to the people of Ghana to maximise the benefits of our natural re­sources and to do so in a manner that is transparent, accountable, and aligned with the national interest," said Mr Gyamfi.

Speaking during his first work­ing day of assumption of office as the acting MD, Mr Gyamfi explained that one of the key pri­orities would be to strengthen the company's engagement with local communities, a critical aspect of ensuring the equitable distribu­tion of mineral wealth, as well as to oversee the establishment of the Ghana Gold Board (GOLD­BOARD), a new entity dedicated to gold trading.

According to him, collabora­tion and open communication would be at the heart of his approach, adding that: "We cannot achieve our objectives in isolation, and I am committed to fostering an environment of mutual understanding and shared purpose with the people who live in the shadow of these lucrative mining operations." Mr Gyamfi who is the Nation­al Communications Officer of the National Democratic Con­gress (NDC), pledged to work closely with the relevant govern­ment authorities to align PMMC's operations with the broader initiatives to enhance the gover­nance and management of the country's extractive industries.

The President, Mr John Dramani Mahama, he said, "has entrusted me with the task of driving forward the necessary re­forms and institutional strength­ening at PMMC, I am acutely aware of the gravity of this responsibility, and I am ready to collaborate with all stakeholders to ensure that we deliver on this mandate." During a formal introduction to the company's staff, having taking over from his predecessor Nana Akwasi Awuah, the new acting MD of the PMMC said he was committed to ensuring that he would fulfill this responsibil­ity in a manner that benefits all Ghanaians.