Chief Justice, His Lordship Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, has emphasised the importance of strong institutions and an efficient justice system in creating the confidence needed to attract and protect investment in Ghana.

The Chief Justice made the remarks during a visit by a delegation from the Judiciary and the Council for Legal Education to the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) at its head office in Accra on Wednesday, September 2, 2026.

The engagement provided an opportunity for the two institutions to explore areas of mutual interest, particularly in relation to Ghana’s mining sector, investment and the legal framework supporting the management of the country’s mineral resources.

The Chief Justice said investor confidence depends largely on the assurance that investments and contractual rights will be protected by credible institutions. He also highlighted ongoing efforts by the Judiciary to improve efficiency, reduce delays and strengthen access to justice.

He commended the management and staff of MIIF for the progress made by the Fund and its efforts to improve the management of Ghana’s mineral wealth.

The Chairman of the MIIF Board, Richard Kwame Asante, said the Fund’s mandate carries an important responsibility to ensure that Ghana derives lasting value from its mineral resources.

He stressed the importance of prudent management, integrity and accountability, and welcomed closer collaboration between MIIF and the Judiciary in support of the national development agenda.

Welcoming the delegation, MIIF Chief Executive Officer, Justina Nelson, described the visit as an opportunity for two institutions with important national responsibilities to exchange perspectives and strengthen collaboration.

She said the management of mineral revenues goes beyond financial returns, stressing MIIF’s responsibility to ensure that Ghana’s mineral wealth generates sustainable benefits for present and future generations.

Nelson outlined MIIF’s mandate to support the mobilisation of mineral royalties and invest in Ghana’s mining value chain and other investment opportunities to generate long-term value for the country.

She highlighted the Fund’s recent performance, noting that MIIF recorded GH₵5.43 billion in mineral royalty receipts in 2025, the highest annual collection in the Fund’s history.

The Fund also recorded an audited profit of GH₵1.1 billion in 2025, despite changes to its statutory allocation of mineral royalties.

The strong performance has continued into 2026, with MIIF recording GH₵5.39 billion in mineral royalty receipts in the first half of the year, representing almost the entire amount collected during 2025.

Nelson said the results reflected the Fund’s focus on revenue mobilisation, compliance monitoring, prudent financial management and investments aimed at creating sustainable value from Ghana’s mineral resources.

She also highlighted MIIF’s broader investment mandate, which extends beyond royalty management to investments across the mining value chain and alternative investment opportunities.

The CEO said collaboration with institutions such as the Judiciary was important to strengthening governance, accountability and investor confidence within the mining sector.

The engagement also touched on the proposed development of specialised judicial mechanisms to deal with cases arising from specific sectors, including mining.

Both institutions expressed their commitment to continued engagement and knowledge-sharing in areas of mutual interest.

For MIIF, the engagement comes as the Fund continues to position itself not only as a manager of mineral revenues but as a strategic investor focused on maximising the long-term value of Ghana’s mineral wealth.

Chief Justice pays courtesy call on MIIF to strengthen institutional ties