The Office of the Registrar of Companies (ORC) has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting sound corporate governance and strengthening Ghana’s business regulatory environment through strategic collaboration with governance professionals at the inaugural Company Secretaries’ Summit & Awards 2026, held at the Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra.
The summit brought together company secretaries, governance experts, board advisors, regulators, captains of industry and public sector leaders to discuss emerging trends shaping corporate governance in Ghana.
The Registrar of Companies, Mrs. Maame Samma Peprah, Esq., in her opening statement, emphasized that strong corporate governance remains the foundation for sustainable business growth, investor confidence and national economic development, and that businesses must embrace transparency, accountability and compliance to remain competitive.
The Registrar described Company Secretaries as the critical link between regulators, boards of directors and management, noting that their role has expanded beyond statutory compliance to include strategic governance, risk management, ethical leadership and effective board advisory.
Mrs. Peprah encouraged participants to embrace continuous professional development, innovation and technology to enhance governance standards and support resilient, accountable and sustainable organizations.
The summit featured keynote presentations on Artificial Intelligence in governance, governance in the public interest, and boardroom dynamics and leadership, alongside breakout sessions equipping governance professionals with practical tools for today’s complex governance landscape.
The ORC remains committed to partnering with professional bodies, governance institutions and the private sector to strengthen corporate governance, improve regulatory compliance and support sustainable business growth and national economic development.
