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Businessman Dr. Andrew Kwabena Asamoah, a distinguished figure who has earned plaudits for his remarkable achievements in entrepreneurship and other fields, has been honored with the prestigious 2023 Grow, Unite, Build, Africa (GUBA) Pioneer Award.<\/strong><\/p>\n
Dr. Asamoah, serving as both the Founder and Executive Chairman of A&C Development Co. Ltd, presides over a diverse portfolio that includes entities such as the A&C Mall, A&C Corner, and A&C Village.<\/p>\n
Notably, he has previously held the position of director at the World Health Organization (WHO) headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, showcasing his commitment to global health and his influential presence on the international stage.<\/p>\n
Receiving the award at the 14th edition, Dr. Asamoah expressed excitement, saying \u201cI\u2019ve won many awards but this very award is of importance to me in the sense that it\u2019s asking all diasporas to see what we can add to our country.\u201d<\/p>\n
He used the opportunity to advise Ghanaians abroad to consider investing in the Ghanaian economy in order to contribute towards the country\u2019s development. \u201cIt\u2019s easy to sit here and complain that \u2018things are not going on well\u2019. But how will things go well if we do not play our own part? We go back home and you see expatriates holding the economies of the country,\u201d he urged.<\/p>\n
\u201cThings are not easy when we decide to come back home\u2026. but what I always tell people is \u2018think outside the box. Don\u2019t believe that the systems here are same as the systems there.\u201d \u201cDon\u2019t just copy what others are doing. Look at what you can add to make the economy better. We have to continue to fight, because nobody is going to fight for us,\u201d he added as he recalled the rational behind the establishment of a mall in Ghana, despite residing abroad for decades.<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n
The vision of Dr Asamoah who had spent three decades in the diaspora was to \u201cignite the retail sector in Ghana\u201d hence the decision to \u201ccome back home and contribute positively to the development of my country.\u201d<\/p>\n
He had words of encouragement for persons who have not succeeded in that regard, saying: \u201cI know it\u2019s not easy but we have to continue to fight because nobody is going to fight for us. So, this award is for all of you and to encourage all of us to go back and see what we can add to our country.\u201d<\/p>\n
Dr. Asamoah\u2019s win, according to organisers, is a recognition of his \u201cachievements within the Business Industry in Ghana\u201d, alongside his \u201czealous achievements in the field of Public Relations, Public Administration, Human Resources Development, and Journalism.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cYour work as the Founder and Executive Chairman of A&C Development Co. Ltd, a Barrister-at-law, and a former Director of the World Health Organization in Geneva, Switzerland, alongside your philanthropic deeds, enhance Sustainable Development Goals 9- Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure 16- Peace, Justice, and Strong Institution,\u201d organisers further stated.<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n
GUBA is a social enterprise dedicated to the advancement of diaspora Africans and Africans back home through various socio-economic programs and initiatives. The GUBA Awards, an initiative of the enterprise, is instituted to celebrate, acknowledge and support businesses and individuals in Africa and the African diaspora. It began in 2009 in the United Kingdom and have been held in the United States, Ghana, and Rwanda.<\/p>\n
The 2023 edition of the awards ceremony was held in London in November. Themed \u201cHonoring Beacons of Excellence and Inspiration\u201d, the event celebrated individuals and organizations from all walks of life who have gone above and beyond the call of duty to make a positive difference and inspire a new generation of leaders in Africa and the African diaspora\u201d, according to organisers.<\/p>\n
Businessman Dr. Andrew Kwabena Asamoah, a distinguished figure who has earned plaudits for his remarkable achievements in entrepreneurship and other fields, has been honored with the prestigious 2023 Grow, Unite, Build, Africa (GUBA) Pioneer Award. Dr. Asamoah, serving as both the Founder and Executive Chairman of A&C Development Co. Ltd, presides over a diverse portfolio […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":126994,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[19],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-126993","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-business"],"yoast_head":"\n
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