The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has honoured 16 outstanding stakeholders for their commitment and contribution to Ghana’s Social Security Scheme.
The recognition was made at the 2025 SSNIT Stakeholder Awards held last month at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel in Accra.
The awardees comprised employers, self-employed contributors, pensioners and partner organizations whose contributions have supported the sustainability and growth of the Social Security Scheme.
Established in 2019, the SSNIT Stakeholder Awards Scheme recognises stakeholders whose compliance, consistency and partnership have contributed to the development and sustainability of the scheme.
Speaking at the ceremony, the Deputy Director-General of SSNIT in charge of Operations and Benefits, Mr Adam Sulley, reaffirmed the Trust’s commitment to creating greater value for members through innovation and improved service delivery.
“We remain committed to our members by making our services more accessible, responsive and convenient,” Mr Sulley said.
He highlighted recent initiatives introduced by the Trust, including the Virtual Branch, Membership Value Programme (MVP), co-location with partner banks and the Telehealth Service, aimed at improving access to SSNIT services and enhancing members’ experience.
He added that the Trust was strengthening its service-led approach and leveraging data to improve its operations and service delivery.
The General Manager, Operations, Mr Philip Kofi Senyah, described the awards as an opportunity to recognise stakeholders whose contributions continued to strengthen the Social Security Scheme.
He stressed that the sustainability of the scheme depended on the collective commitment and continued collaboration of all stakeholders.
Among the individual awardees, Ms Snaider Konadu Owusu received the Youngest Ambassador Award, while Mr Elvis Agyemeng was honoured with the Loyal Contributor Award.
Madam Fidelia Aku Amevuvor received the Distinguished Service Award, while Mr Nem Robert Kweku was recognised with the Trailblazer Self-Employed Pensioner Award.
The Lifetime Dedication Award was presented to Mr Amadu Wala, the oldest living SSNIT pensioner, while the National Pensioners’ Association (NPA) received the Outstanding Growth Partner Award.
In the establishment category, Zijin Golden Ridge Limited received the Ambassador of the Trust Award.
The Diamond Compliance Award was presented to the Burkina Chamber of Commerce Ghana Agency, Flexi-Space Ltd and Ernest Chemists Ltd in the small, medium and large establishment categories respectively.
Scanship Ghana Limited, Hull Blyth (Ghana) Limited and The Church of Pentecost received the Excellence in Contribution Award.
Rinacand Company Limited, Bishop Bowers School and SIC Insurance Company Ltd were honoured with the Legacy Partnership Award.
Speaking on behalf of the award recipients, Rev. Sis Matilda Quist of Bishop Bowers School expressed appreciation to SSNIT for the recognition.
She acknowledged the importance of stakeholders’ collective efforts in supporting and strengthening the Social Security Scheme.
In her closing remarks, the Acting Member and Client Services Manager of SSNIT, Mrs Racheal Joel-Pappoe, congratulated the awardees and expressed appreciation for their continued support of the Trust and the Social Security Scheme.
