The initiative aims to curb the economic “imbalance” caused by the exportation of raw gold and the subsequent importation of finished jewellery.
During the opening ceremony, GoldBod Jewellery Managing Director Gertrude Emefa Donkor highlighted the stark reality of the nation’s gold trade.
She noted that while Ghana recorded approximately $20 billion in export earnings from raw gold in 2025 alone, the country continues to lose significant economic value by importing finished jewellery worth hundreds of thousands of dollars annually.
Mrs. Donkor emphasized that the Heritage Village is more than just a showcase; it is a catalyst for industrial transformation.
”We are reversing that trend. We are refining, we are designing, we are crafting, and branding right here in Ghana,” she stated.
As part of the launch, GoldBod Jewellery introduced its innovative gold tablets.
These tablets are designed as accessible investment products, boasting premium 24-carat, 99.99% purity.
The Heritage Village stands as a testament to the potential of “Made in Ghana” luxury, signalling a new era where the nation’s natural resources are fully leveraged for the benefit of its people.
The Vice President of the Republic of Ghana, H.E. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, further commended GoldBod Jewellery Limited for organising the Heritage Village event, describing it as a significant platform for promoting local enterprise and value addition within Ghana’s gold sector.
She praised the initiative for bringing together indigenous Ghanaian businesses to showcase locally made products.
“I commend the GoldBod Jewellery for bringing together other indigenous Ghanaian businesses to showcase made in Ghana products,” she said.
She noted that such collaborations are essential to advancing the government’s agenda of value addition and industrial growth.
“Your presence here is an important collaboration because value addition means a lot to this government,” she added.
H.E. Opoku-Agyemang further highlighted the importance of innovation and craftsmanship in Ghana’s development, describing the exhibition as a reflection of the country’s rich creative potential.
She expressed satisfaction that the event was held during Ghana Month, a period dedicated to celebrating national identity and promoting locally produced goods.
Underscoring the strategic importance of gold to the national economy, the Vice President urged Ghanaians to support locally produced jewellery and value-added gold products.
“Let us all support this innovation and collaboration in order to strengthen Ghana’s industrial and entrepreneurial ecosystem,” she stated, while congratulating the organisers and participants and wishing the initiative success.
