Nana Oye Bampoe Addo honoured for leadership and public service
Nana Oye Bampoe Addo received the Excellence in Governance Award on Friday, May 8, 2026, at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City. The event was the 11th annual Ghana Women of the Year Honours, organised by Glitz Africa. She was recognised for her contributions to public service, governance, human rights advocacy and women's empowerment in Ghana.
Upon receiving the honour, Nana Oye Bampoe Addo reflected on the women who shaped her life and leadership, stating, "I stand before you, on the shoulders of three great matriarchs in my life." 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, adding, "For me, governance and leadership have been a quest for justice for the weak and marginalised," and "It is a passion and an innate desire to put smiles on faces and wipe away tears of despair."
The 11th annual Ghana Women of the Year Honours also honoured 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 featured performances, tribute sessions and recognition of unsung heroines.
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Nana Oye Bampoe Addo was celebrated at the 11th annual Ghana Women of the Year Honours. The Deputy Chief of Staff was recognised for her contributions to public service - but the personal cost was also mentioned.
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