Audio By Carbonatix Deputy Chief of Staff (Administration) Nana Oye Bampoe Addo has received the Excellence in Governance Award at the 11th annual Ghana Women of the Year Honours. The event was held on Friday, May 8, 2026, at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City and organised by Glitz Africa. She was recognised for her contributions to public service, governance, human rights advocacy and women’s empowerment in Ghana. The ceremony brought together policymakers, business leaders, diplomats, creatives and development advocates to celebrate women whose work continues to shape national development in governance, education, media, healthcare, humanitarian service and entrepreneurship. Receiving the honour, Nana Oye Bampoe Addo reflected on the women who shaped her life and leadership. “I stand before you, on the shoulders of three great matriarchs in my life,” she said. She paid tribute to her mother and grandmothers, saying their resilience, sacrifice, courage and values became the foundation of her activism and public service. She described leadership as a continuing commitment to justice and service. “For me, governance and leadership have been a quest for justice for the weak and marginalised,” she said. “It is a passion and an innate desire to put smiles on faces and wipe away tears of despair.” Nana Oye also spoke about the personal cost of years in activism and public office. She said challenges, rejection and betrayal had not weakened her commitment to advocacy and national service. She dedicated the award to women who have overcome abuse and adversity, girls who remained in school because of advocacy efforts, and people who found hope and freedom through justice and second chances. Now in its 11th edition, the Ghana Women of the Year Honours continues to celebrate women making significant contributions to national and continental development. This year’s ceremony also honoured renowned Ghanaian stateswoman Joyce Aryee with the Lifetime Achievement Award, while former Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf received Special Recognition Honours for her contribution to leadership and governance in Africa. The event also featured performances, tribute sessions and recognition of unsung heroines, highlighting the enduring impact of women whose leadership continues to inspire generations. DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited. Tags: Ghana Women of the Year Honours Nana Oye Bampoe Addo DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited. Related to this story Glitz Africa announces awardees for Ghana Women of the Year Honours 2026 Deputy Chief of Staff advocates gender-sensitive reforms in justice system Government pledges to make housing affordable for all Ghanaians Presidency hosts National Defence College delegation, underscores strategic governance partnership Government pushes for philanthropy framework, hails Seidu Agongo’s impact Aburi Girls marks 79 years as Nana Oye calls for discipline and digital decency Presidency marks breast cancer month with call to turn awareness into action HIV fight needs innovation, equity, and self-reliance – Deputy Chief of Staff Ethical and value-based procurement is Ghana’s sustainable growth pole – Deputy Chief of Staff Gov’t pledges action to empower girls, young women at She Leads Social Movement launch Latest Stories Nana Oye Bampoe Addo honoured for leadership and public service15 minutes How can you make love in this heat? – Rising temperatures disrupting sleep, relationships and daily life25 minutes [Watch Live]: 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards40 minutes From Bare floors to desks: Wa East’s fight to give pupils a place to learn41 minutes U20 WWC: Black Princesses seal eighth successive qualification after defeating Uganda 1 hour Let’s keep Yaw Sarpong’s music alive as an honour – Family, fans appeal as gospel legend goes home2 hours Mahama announces GH₵3bn revolving fund for affordable housing for public workers2 hours Mothers treated to fun, gifts and adventure at Joy FM’s Mummy’s Day Out2 hours Drenched but Unbroken: The resilience of a BECE candidate at the McDan Youth Connect3 hours Princess Jannis Foundation CEO urges Ghanaians to celebrate Mothers wholeheartedly for their sacrifices3 hours Court convicts man who threatened to kill police and military officers3 hours Yaw Sarpong goes home: Family, Fans appeal to keep gospel legend’s music alive4 hours Ghana’s Ignorant Citizens & Predatory Regulators4 hours Ernest Chemists supports 100 mothers with GH₵200k medical bill intervention4 hours From Bare Floors to Desks: Wa East schools receive over 2,000 desks to improve learning conditions5 hours