Ken Sagoe Foundation for HR Excellence launched

Dr Sagoe and his wife, seated with some friends and dignitaries. Photo Godwin Ofosu-Acheampong

The ‘Ken Sagoe Foundation for HR Excellence’ established in honour of Dr Ken Sagoe, a former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH) and a luminary in the field of Human Resource (HR) practice, has been launched in Accra.

The foundation is a living tribute to the life and work of Dr Sagoe who was a medical practitioner yet distinguished in human resource management in his near three-decade of working in the health sector.

The foundation seeks to elevate the practice of HR across the country by setting new standards in the field, ensuring professionalism and championing meaningful initiatives for the wellbeing of employees and for socio-economic development.

Launching the foundation on the occasion of Dr Sagoe’s 80th birthday celebration, the immediate past Head of Civil Service, Nana Kwesi Agyekum-Dwamena, commended the celebrant for going out of his comfort zone in health to help tackle issues of HR.

Nana Agyekum-Dwamena expressed the hope that the Ken Sagoe Foundation would lead change into the future of HR, to not only transform businesses but communities and the nation as a whole.

He called on practitioners to consider the foundation as an ‘ally’, a platform for professional growth and a means to contribute to the growth of others.

“Let us collaborate extensively and deeply, forging partnerships that bring value and elevate the discourse of HR management, even venturing into digital platforms and innovative methods to reach those who may otherwise remain unreachable,” he advised.

Dr Sagoe in a remark, paid tribute to health institutions where he worked which exposed him to the significance of HR practice and its impact on business growth.

He said the foundation hoped to advance standards and practices of HR management, nurturing professional growth among practitioners.

“We hope to contribute to the comprehensive improvement of organisations and their workforce collaborating with others to strengthen the HR profession,” he stated.

By Abigail Annoh