Bedrock Insurance wins inaugural Groupe Nduom staff games in Accra

Bedrock Insurance has emerged victorious at the inaugural Groupe Nduom Inter-Company Indoor Games, a staff retreat held on Friday, 25 September 2026, at the Coconut Grove Regency Hotel in Accra. The event brought together employees from multiple entities within the Ghanaian conglomerate to compete in recreational activities whilst strengthening workplace bonds.

The games featured a diverse programme of indoor competitions designed to appeal to varied interests across the workforce. Staff participated in traditional board games including Ludo, Oware, and Draught, alongside card games, video games tournaments, and table tennis matches. The format allowed employees from different departments and companies within the groupe to interact in a relaxed, competitive environment away from their regular duties.

Fostering unity across the groupe

Dr. Nana Kweku Nduom, President of Groupe Nduom Ghana, officially opened the event and used the occasion to recognise the commitment of staff and management across the organisation. He highlighted how the games aligned with the groupe's core mission, whilst providing employees with an opportunity to decompress as the year draws towards completion.

The retreat served multiple strategic purposes beyond entertainment. Organisers emphasised that the games created a platform for intra-groupe networking, allowing staff from different companies to build relationships and share business ideas. This cross-pollination of talent and perspectives is increasingly recognised as valuable within large, multi-entity organisations seeking to maximise synergies and innovation.

Senior leadership demonstrated commitment to the initiative by attending in person. The high-profile attendees included Nana Ofori Owusu, Chief Executive of GN Media and Senior Vice President of Groupe Nduom; Ralph Ayitey, CEO of the host venue, Coconut Grove Regency Hotel; Ernest Frimpong, CEO of Bedrock Insurance; Makafui Gbedemah, Head of Groupe Nduom Human Resources; and Victoria Aligboh, General Manager of PenTrust. Their presence underscored organisational backing for employee welfare and team-building initiatives.

Why it matters for Ghana

Groupe Nduom is one of Ghana's significant private sector conglomerates, with interests spanning media, hospitality, financial services, and insurance. The groupe's commitment to employee engagement and workplace culture reflects broader trends in Ghanaian business towards recognising human capital as essential to competitive advantage. In an increasingly competitive economy, companies that invest in staff morale and cross-functional collaboration often demonstrate stronger performance and retention rates.

The inaugural nature of these inter-company games suggests Groupe Nduom is formalising what may become an annual tradition. For employees across the groupe's various entities—from media to insurance to financial services—such initiatives provide valuable respite whilst strengthening the sense of belonging to a larger organisational family. This is particularly relevant in Ghana's private sector, where many larger conglomerates operate semi-autonomously across different industries, sometimes limiting interaction between divisions.

Building organisational culture

The decision to hold the games at Coconut Grove Regency Hotel, one of the groupe's own hospitality assets, demonstrates integrated use of groupe resources. It also showcases the quality of facilities available within the organisation's portfolio to stakeholders and employees alike.

As companies navigate post-pandemic workplace dynamics and evolving employee expectations, structured team-building and wellness activities remain important tools for maintaining engagement and cohesion. Groupe Nduom's investment in the inaugural inter-company games reflects recognition that workplace culture extends beyond the office and is built through shared experiences and informal interaction.