The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has pledged its support for veteran Nigerian actor Pete Edochie’s African Youth Mentorship Initiative, which seeks to inspire, mentor and develop the talents of young people across the continent.
The initiative forms part of Edochie’s broader African Legacy Project, which includes a new book, a documentary film and a youth mentorship programme targeting about 500,000 young Africans.
The commitment was announced when the celebrated actor paid a courtesy call on the Chief Executive Officer of GoldBod, Sammy Gyamfi, at the Board’s headquarters in Accra.
Mr Gyamfi said the mentorship programme aligns with GoldBod’s existing Special Intervention Projects (SIP), which focus on areas including youth mentorship, skills development, training and entrepreneurship.
“We count ourselves in. We’ll be part and parcel of this inspiring project because we have the youth at heart,” Mr Gyamfi said.
He commended Mr Edochie for drawing on his decades of experience in the entertainment industry and public life to establish a platform designed to inspire and equip the next generation of Africans.
A significant aspect of the engagement was the revelation that GoldBod and its activities are featured in Edochie’s new book.
Mr Gyamfi described the inclusion as a surprise and an honour, saying it reflected the actor’s interest in Africa’s development and the responsible management of the continent’s natural resources.
He said Mr Edochie’s advocacy for greater African control over the continent’s mineral resources demonstrated that his contribution to Africa extends beyond the entertainment industry.
The GoldBod CEO also used the meeting to highlight developments in Ghana’s gold sector since the establishment of the institution in October 2025.
According to him, Ghana repatriated US$10.8 billion from gold in 2025, while the cedi appreciated by 41 per cent against the US dollar during the year.
He further stated that Ghana ended 2025 with 5.7 months of import cover, while inflation declined from 23.3 per cent to about five per cent.
Mr Gyamfi attributed the developments partly to measures aimed at increasing Ghana’s control over the trading and management of its gold resources and ensuring that the proceeds from the country’s mineral wealth translate into broader benefits for citizens.
The engagement between GoldBod and Pete Edochie consequently brought together three key themes: African cultural legacy, youth empowerment and economic sovereignty, with both sides highlighting the importance of investing in the continent’s young population while protecting and harnessing its natural resources for development.
