On December 30, 2024, distinguished Ghanaians were honoured at the National Honours and Awards ceremony in Accra for their contributions to national development. President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo presented the awards, which spanned various fields, including governance, public service, creative arts, and advocacy.
The ceremony also featured the Order of the Volta, awarded in three classes: Companion, Officer, and Member, recognizing exceptional service and achievements.
Key Awardees
Order of the Star of Ghana – Officer Award
- Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia (Vice President)
Order of the Volta – Officer Award
- Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh (MP for Manhyia South)
Governance and Public Administration Honorees
- Ignatius Baffour-Awuah
- Ursula Owusu-Ekuful
- Dominic Nitiwul
Creative Arts Honorees
- Daddy Lumba
- Gyedu Blay Ambolley
- Juliet Asante
Order of the Volta – Member Award
- Nana Kwasi Agyekum Dwamena (Public Service)
- Prof. Paul Kwame Nyame (Health/Public Service)
- Dr. James Orleans-Lindsay (Real Estate/Construction)
- Bright Appiah (Child Advocacy)
- Eric Ebo Acquah (Real Estate/Landscaping)
This event continues Ghana’s tradition of celebrating excellence and inspiring future generations to contribute to national progress.
