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Kwesi Afreh Biney

Also known as: Mr. Biney · Mr. Afreh Biney · Elvis Prince Biney

SSNIT Director-General overseeing pension scheme expansion and telehealth initiatives for pensioners and contributors.

2026-06-042026-10-07

In coverage

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  1. June 2026
  2. Joy Online

    The Director General of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), Kwesi Afreh Biney, has revealed that the pension scheme is sustainable and can even pay benefits for the next 40 years. …

    SSNIT pension scheme is sustainable, can pay benefits for next 40 years – Director General
  3. Business & Financial Times

    … Speaking at the launch, SSNIT Director-General Kwesi Afreh Biney said the service responds to growing healthcare needs among an ageing population and reflects a shift in how the institution views its mandate. …

    Retirees to access doctors remotely under new SSNIT initiative

Thursday 3 September

  1. Standard Chartered pays GH¢97.8 million dividend to SSNIT

    Standard Chartered Bank Ghana paid GH¢97.8 million dividend to SSNIT for the 2025 financial year, part of the bank's total dividend distribution of GH¢673.95 million approved at its 56th Annual General Meeting.

    3 September 2026 · The Chronicle →

Wednesday 2 September

  1. Standard Chartered Bank pays GH¢97.8m dividend to SSNIT

    Standard Chartered Bank Ghana PLC has paid GH¢97.8 million in dividends to SSNIT for the 2025 financial year, part of a total dividend distribution of GH¢673.95 million approved at its 56th Annual General Meeting.

    2 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 22 August

  1. IPR Ghana launches annual lecture honouring PR pioneers

    The Institute of Public Relations Ghana has launched the Annual Edzikanfo Lecture to honour pioneers of the profession and draw lessons from their lives and contributions. The inaugural edition, held on August 7 at the British Council Auditorium in Accra, celebrated Joseph Emmanuel Allotey-Pappoe, former President of IPR Ghana and the African Public Relations Association, for his contributions to developing Public Relations in Ghana and across Africa.

    22 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 19 August

  1. IPR Ghana launches Edzikanfo Lecture to honour PR pioneers

    The Institute of Public Relations, Ghana has launched the Annual Edzikanfo Lecture to honour pioneers of the PR profession and draw lessons from their contributions. The inaugural edition celebrated Joseph Emmanuel Allotey-Pappoe, former President of IPR Ghana and the African Public Relations Association, for his role in shaping public relations in Ghana and across Africa.

    19 August 2026 · Daily Guide →

Thursday 13 August

  1. SSNIT expands bank co-location points to 100 by 2027

    The Social Security and National Insurance Trust plans to expand its bank co-location service points from 15 to 100 by the end of 2027 to improve access to pension services nationwide and increase membership. The initiative aims to bring services closer to contributors and pensioners while reducing the cost of establishing standalone SSNIT offices.

    13 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 12 August

  1. Government clears 2025 SSNIT pension arrears, pays advance

    The government has cleared all outstanding pension contributions to SSNIT for 2025 and paid GH₵156 million in advance towards January 2026 obligations, improving the Trust's cash flow and supporting financial sustainability for over 265,000 pensioners.

    12 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 11 August

  1. SSNIT increases financial investments to boost pension scheme returns

    The Social Security and National Insurance Trust says its total assets have grown to 36 billion cedis and is intensifying focus on financial investments to boost returns and strengthen the pension scheme's sustainability. The Trust recorded a 10 percent return on investments in 2025 and has paid 4.4 billion cedis in benefits as of June 2026.

    11 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 9 July

  1. SSNIT launches Membership Value Programme with new Visa card

    The Social Security and National Insurance Trust has launched a Membership Value Programme in partnership with Ecobank Ghana, offering members and pensioners a free SSNIT-branded prepaid Visa card with access to digital healthcare, business discounts, reduced airfares, and cashless payments. The initiative aims to improve members' quality of life during their working years and attract new contributors, particularly from Ghana's informal sector.

    9 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 22 June

  1. Deloitte offers pension advisory services to reshape workforce thinking

    Deloitte Ghana announced its readiness to help businesses and workers rethink pensions and take steps toward securing their future. According to a partner at the firm, securing tomorrow requires deliberate action from regulators, fund managers, employers, and employees.

    22 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 12 June

  1. Ashanti GNAT seeks calm after Nyinahin Catholic SHS incident

    The Ashanti Regional Branch of GNAT has appealed for public calm after the prosecution withdrew an alleged assault case against a teacher at Nyinahin Catholic SHS. The regional chairman said the matter is being addressed by the GES, GNAT, school authorities, parents, and other stakeholders to ensure fair resolution, and urged the public to refrain from judgment until full facts are established.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 5 June

  1. SSNIT pension scheme sustainable, can pay benefits 40 years

    The SSNIT Director General says the pension scheme is sustainable and can pay benefits for the next 40 years, citing a recent actuarial report by the UK Government Department of Actuarial Services, despite earlier concerns raised by the International Labour Organisation.

    5 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 4 June

  1. SSNIT launches telehealth service for pensioners' remote medical access

    SSNIT has partnered with NHIA, Trust Hospital and pensioner groups to launch a telehealth service enabling pensioners to consult healthcare professionals remotely, addressing healthcare access challenges for retirees particularly in remote communities and those with mobility issues. The initiative, described by SSNIT Director-General Kwesi Afreh Biney as part of the institution's evolution toward holistic social protection, is intended to support retirees managing chronic conditions through digital consultations and follow-up care.

    4 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

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