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Abigail strives for excellence in HR practice
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Abigail Anakwa-Poh, a HR practitioner and banking professional is one of the students who graduated with distinction from the University of Ghana Business School last Saturday with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Human Resource Management.
For Abigail, the attainment of the new degree, which was secured through determination and hard work, is an achievement in the broader aim for higher quality knowledge and excellence in the corporate field, especially in the area of human resource management.
She exemplifies the many women pursing higher education while climbing the corporate ladder, amidst the challenges of keeping the home and managing private businesses.
Abigail currently works as the Customer Support Associate at the National Investment Bank where she oversees various aspects of people management, customer support strategies and execution, including training, employee engagement, customer engagement, and learning and development.
With over a decade of experience in the banking industry, Abigail has previously worked with some of the leading banks in Ghana including Absa Bank Ghana Limited and Consolidated Bank Ghana in various banking and administrative functions.
Endowed with a deep understanding of the banking industry and its associated HR challenges, Abigail believes HR practitioners can overcome the emerging challenges through innovative and inclusive HR strategies.
As a woman who is passionate about HR and continuous learning, the drive to pursue the HR MBA programme was motivated by her need to further sharpen her skills and knowledge to operate more effectively in supporting organisational growth.
She believes that combining her experience with the new knowledge from the MBA programme, would propel her for greater excellence in the workplace, enhance her personal brand, and help her to become a more valuable asset to her organisation in promoting productive employee experience.
“As HR practitioners, we play a critical role in building a better workplace for employees and creating value for the business. Our work has a positive impact not only on individuals and businesses but also on the nation as a whole.
“By attracting and retaining the best talent, providing a safe and inclusive workplace, and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration, we contribute to the success of the organisation and the growth of the economy,” she said.
In the field of entrepreneurship, Abigail, an alumnus of Mfantsiman Girls Senior High and the African University College of Communication, has through her extensive industry knowledge and expertise, successfully built strategies that drive business growth and enhance employee experience.
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GEXIM deepens relations with US EXIM Bank
A management team of the Ghana Export – Import Bank (GEXIM) led by the Acting Chief Executive, Sylvester Mensah met with the leadership of the Export–Import Bank of the United States (US EXIM) on Wednesday April 23, 2025 in Washington DC, United States of America.
The Acting President and Chairman of US EXIM, Mr. James C. Cruse and Vice President, International Relations, Ms. Isabel Galdiz received the GEXIM delegation, which included Deputy CEO for Banking, Mr. Moses Klu Mensah and Head of International Cooperation, Mr. Jonathan Christopher Koney at the headquarters of US EXIM.
The meeting offered the GEXIM team the opportunity to share the strategic direction of the Bank in line with the resetting agenda of the President of the Republic, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama for the repositioning of the Ghanaian economy into an export-led one by providing the requisite investment to Ghanaian businesses.
Mr. James C. Cruse expressed US EXIM’s eagerness to deepen its existing relations with GEXIM and proposed the signing of a new Cooperative Framework Agreement following the expiration of a Memorandum of Understanding signed in 2019 to utilize US EXIM’s medium term loan guarantees to procure machinery by GEXIM for qualified Ghanaian Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs).
Mr.Sylvester Mensah thanked the Acting President and Chairman of US EXIM for hosting the GEXIM delegation and reaffirmed the Ghanaian government’s commitment to strengthening trade and investment between Ghana and its global partners for economic transformation of Ghana with GEXIM playing a pivotal role.
The two teams will be meeting on the sidelines of the 2025 US EXIM Annual Conference on 29th and April 30, 2025 to explore possible areas of collaboration and matching Ghanaian businesses to American companies. The meeting ended with an exchange of gifts.
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Many SOEs have been used as mere instruments for personal wealth accumulation –Pres.Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has expressed concern over the misuse of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) for personal financial gain by individuals in leadership positions.
Speaking during a meeting with Chief Executives of specified entities under the State Interest and Governance Authority (SIGA) on Thursday, March 13, the President directly attributed the dire state of SOEs to their leadership, accusing chief executives, management teams, and governing boards of prioritising personal enrichment over organisational efficiency.
He pointed to bloated budgets, unjustified allowances, and unnecessary expenditures as factors draining public funds while SOEs continue to rely on government bailouts.
“Many SOEs have been used as mere instruments for personal wealth accumulation by appointees. The chief executives, management, and boards of these enterprises are responsible for this situation. Some SOEs have become perennial loss-makers, draining public funds with bloated budgets, unjustified allowances, and unnecessary expenditures while relying on government bailouts as if entitled to them. Many of these entities are at their lowest point in the entire history of the Fourth Republic,” he said.
President Mahama further noted that many SOEs have been plagued by inefficiencies, corruption, and mismanagement, leading to consistent financial losses. He cited the 2023 State Ownership Report by the State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA), which highlighted systemic inefficiencies and wasteful expenditures within these entities.
He therefore reaffirmed his commitment to reforming under-performing SOEs and ensuring they serve national interests.
He warned that loss-making SOEs will no longer be tolerated and will either be merged, privatised, or closed.
“I will assess you based on your performance. If you do not align with the pace of the reset agenda, you may be asked to step aside. If that adds to the horror movie, so be it,” he added.
Source: Myjoyonline.com
