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Andy Osei Okrah shows the way to transformational youth leadership
Mr Andy Okrah, the man of many parts
“Nothing good in life goes unnoticed”. This wise saying is attributed to those who offer selfless services to God and humanity.
So goes for Mr Andy Osei Okrah, an affable and versatile man whose professional ability and capability is appreciated by all.
He is a Public Servant, politician and former Deputy Ashanti Regional Minister, an Executive Coach, Conference Speaker, Youth Development Advocate, a Mentor and Social Entrepreneur with umblemished reputation.
Mr Okrah is again a Certified Human Resource (HR) Practitioner, a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Human Resource Management (CIHRM) Ghana, and an astute Leadership Trainer.
Having committed himself to the development of the youth and recognition of Ghanaians who have contributed in no small way to national progress, he thought it prudent to establish the Young Professionals and Youth Coalition (YPYC) Foundation in that regard to award such persons of varied professional and political background.
The YPYC is a youth development-oriented Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) with focus on transformational leadership, entrepreneurship and career development with Mr. Andy Okrah as its Founder and President as well as the Host and Convener of a National Flagship Programme “Transform Africa Conference and Africa Role Model Awards.”
Through his instrumentality, the TRANSFORM SUMMIT has for the past 14 years awarded Presidents, Kings, Statesmen and women in Ghana in particular, and Africa as a whole for their hardwork towards human resource development
Mr. Okrah has mentored and coached thousands of young and corporate leaders following his passion for youth leadership development.
He holds MBA from the University of Leicester, United Kingdom, with specialisation in Human Resource Management (HRM) and Bachelor of Science Degree in Natural Resources Management from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) during which he served as President of the Students Representative Council (SRC). Andy Okrah was the initiator/founder of the novelty KNUST SRC Hostel ie students owned hostel named after Otumfuo Osei Tutu (II) Asantehene. He is an initiator and Trustee of the KNUST-SRC Development Fund.
Mr. Andy was a former Board Chairman of the Student Loans Trust Fund (SLTF), Ghana, former Director Human Resource (HR) of the Forestry Commission, former Vice President, National Governing Council of CIHRM, former Governing Council Member of Ghana Employers Association and former Member, Board of Trustees of Head of State Award Scheme Duke of Edinburgh International Awards.
He is the author of the Books “Transformational Leadership” “Walking the Talk, “You Are A Leader and Time Tested Strategies to Unearth the Leader in You.”
Mr Okrah is a selfless and servant leader and anywhere he finds himself, it experiences total transformation.
He is married to beautiful Mrs Alice Osei Okrah, a Chartered Management Accountant and Partner of one of the Big 4 Multinational Consulting firms.
He has three beautiful daughters namely Hilary, Allison and Andrea Osei Okrah.
By Castro Zangina-Tong
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ASWIM lauds Prof Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang
The Association of Women in the Media, (ASWIM) has congratulated Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang on her historic achievement as Ghana’s first female Vice President.
The association said her trailblazing journey with sterling accomplishments from academia to politics, is undoubtedly, a vivid inspiration to countless women and girls across Ghana and Africa.
This was contained in a statement signed by its president, Mrs Mavis Kitcher, and copied to The Spectator on Tuesday in Accra.
“ASWIM celebrates your remarkable career, marked by numerous firsts, including the first female Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast, (UCC), and the first female to hold a professional chair in Ghana, (UCC),” the statement said.
It said the accomplishments of Prof Opoku- Agyemang were clear testament to the brilliance, resilience and resourceful nature of the complete beautiful African woman.
“As she takes on this new role, ASWIM proudly lauds her commitment to education, women’s empowerment, distinguished public service and patriotism and is very confident that her pursuit of excellence, love for humanity, humility, decency, modesty and commitment to the welfare of the vulnerable will characterise Ghana’s political leadership and public service,” the statement added.
By Jemima Esinam Kuatsinu
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Demolition of Fantasy Dome unfair — Mark Okraku-Mantey
Months after the Fantasy Dome was dismantled to make way for construction at the Ghana International Trade Fair site, the Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mr Mark Okraku-Mantey, has expressed concern over the manner the facility was destroyed.
In an interview on Daybreak Hitz with Andy Dosty, Mr Okraku-Mantey criticised the handling of the dome’s dismantling, suggesting that it could have been done without causing damage.
“I don’t think that leadership gave instructions that they should do what happened. The structure was a prefab but I hear the people destroyed it. That one, we cannot defend it. It is unfair to him (owner). Sometimes, you give instructions and people will go and do things that will make you look bad,” he stated.
When asked about any punitive measure against the workers responsible for the destruction, Mr Okraku-Mantey clarified that the Trade Fair does not fall under his ministry.
He said he had previously contacted the owner, Leslie Quaynor, to discuss relocating the dome, and even suggested the National Museum as a potential site, though it was too small.
The demolition of the 20,000-seater Fantasy Dome occurred on March 16, 2024.
According to Dr Agnes Adu, CEO of the Ghana Trade Fair Company Limited, the action was taken after multiple notices were given to Quaynor to vacate the premises for redevelopment, as per their tenancy agreement.
Dr Adu noted that all previous tenants had complied except for the Fantasy Dome.
Quaynor, in an interview with JoyNews, confirmed that his lease had ended, and was in the process of relocating the dome.
He had requested an extension, which was denied, leading him to seek a writ and an injunction from an Accra High Court to halt the demolition.
Despite this, the demolition proceeded, causing significant damage to the structure.
Quaynor described the incident as a major setback, not only for his business but also for the entertainment industry, which relies on venues like the Fantasy Dome.
