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Richard Osafo Boadi tops all …adjudged best candidate at ICAG examinations
● Richard Osafo Boadi
Paulo Coelho said: “When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you achieve it.” That is what happened to Mr. Richard Osafo Boadi, when he emerged the Overall Best Level Three candidate at the 40th Chattered Accountants Professional Examinations recently.
“It is indeed one of the proudest moments in my life. I am glad to share the moment with my family, friends and colleagues.
“I did not imagine myself being adjudged the Overall Best Student at any level because that was not a direct goal for me. But now, the honour is a clear indication that hard work pays,” he said in an interview with The Spectator recently.
The native of Kwahu in the Eastern Region, was determined to do his best and not “disappoint those who looked up to him.” He admits that combining work and school was challenging yet he kept his focus.
In spite of the setbacks, he noted the course enableg him to multi-task and work under pressure.
“My work provided practical experience to aid my understanding of certain matters, especially Taxation and Financial Reporting, “ he noted.
Mr. Boadi is impressed with his proficiency in International Financial Reporting Standards, Computer Literacy and Tax Administration. Apart from his enthusiasm and analytical skills, he is result-oriented, passionate about his job and maintains good interpersonal relations with clients.
Now a full member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana (ICAG), he holds Bachelor of Science (BSc) Degree in Business Administration from University of Ghana, Legon. He is an old student of St. Peters Senior High School, Nkwatia-Kwahu and currently the Finance and Accounts Manager at Ferfed Business Consult Limited at Tema.
The firm comprises Chartered Accountants, Human Resource Practitioners, Tax Consultants, Credit Management Experts, Logistics and Transport Consultants, among others.
“I have mainly performed the role of an accounts person across various industries including distribution, sports, cosmetics, and business consultancy throughout my professional career. I am committed to continue contributing positively to every organisation I work with to help achieve the corporate goals and vision of the organisation,” he said.
Mr. Boadi said he was motivated by the success story of one Mr. Michael S. Larbi who sat the ICAG examination many years ago and continues to support other Chartered Accounting students.
“I have always aspired to be a Professional Accountant of great value to the entity I work for and that has been my biggest drive to understand the principles and practices of the accounting profession”.
The recent recognition notwithstanding, he is determined to break new grounds in the years ahead. He commends his parents Nana Boadi, a Mechanical Engineer and a farmer, as well as his mother, Rose Nyarko for their support throughout the years.
He recalled his days with his Grandmother and his five other siblings who he described as a “good company” and a backbone to the progress made so far.
“They do not give up easily. I want to believe that they propelled me and helped me appreciate women better,” he stated.
Expressing gratitude to God, Mr. Boadi acknowledged the role of resilience and tenacity in attaining personal or organisational goals.
He praised his family, study partners, tuition providers, ICAG and the team at Ferfed for contributing in diverse ways to his educational and corporate journey.
“I feel humbled and grateful for the honour. The Almighty God has been the centre of it all and continues to be my help and strength,” he said.
He advised members of ICAG to always adhere to best accounting practices and remember that “a good name is better than riches.”
From Dzifa Tetteh Tay, Tema.
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Communication Ministry To Train 3000 Girls This Year Under The Girls-In-ICT Initiative
The Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations is set to train 3,000 girls under this year’s Girls-In-ICT Initiative.
The 2025 edition of the programme will expand its footprint to three key regions: Volta, Upper East and Upper West, with each region hosting 1,000 girls for in-person training sessions.
This marks a significant increase in reach and impact compared to previous years, where only 500 girls received face-to-face training while an additional 500 participated online.
By offering full in-person training to all participants this year, the Ministry aims to provide a more immersive and hands-on experience in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) education.
The Minister, Samuel Nartey George (MP) revealed this when a team from TATA Consultancy Services (TCS) paid a courtesy call on him today in his office and expressed interest in supporting the Girls-In-ICT Initiative.
During the meeting, the TCS team led by the President-MEA, Sumanta Roy commended the Ministry for its efforts in promoting digital inclusion and bridging the gender gap in technology through the Girls-In-ICT programme.
They emphasized the alignment of the initiative with TCS’s global corporate social responsibility agenda, which includes advancing education, promoting digital skills, and empowering underrepresented groups, especially young women in the tech industry.
The Honourable Minister welcomed the interest shown by TCS and noted that strategic partnerships like this are essential to the sustainability and expansion of the initiative.
The Girls-In-ICT Initiative, one of the Ministry’s flagship programs, seeks to equip young girls with practical digital skills and introduce them to the vast opportunities within the ICT sector.
The initiative also aims to address gender disparity in STEM fields and encourage greater female participation in Ghana’s digital economy.
Hon. Samuel Nartey George (MP) speaking about the 2025 rollout, stated: “This year’s program represents our commitment to building inclusive digital skills and creating future leaders in tech.
By expanding in-person sessions to all participants, we’re ensuring that every girl has the opportunity to learn, engage, and grow with hands-on support from professionals and mentors”.
Participants in this year’s training will receive instruction in coding, basic computer operations, cybersecurity and creative digital tools.
The programme also features mentorship sessions with women in tech, ICT competitions and career development workshops designed to build confidence and spark innovation among the girls.
According to the Minister, empowering girls today with ICT skills will transform communities and drive national development. The initiative is a key part of Ghana’s broader digital transformation agenda, which emphasizes equitable access to digital tools and education for all citizens.
About the Girls In ICT Initiative:
The Girls-in-ICT (GIICT) Initiative was introduced in Ghana in 2012. It is an initiative by the International Telecommunications Union to create a global environment that empowers and encourages girls and young women to consider studies and careers in the growing field of ICT.
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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.
