Ghana needs nation builders and realistic solutions from investors — Oduro Antwi

President of the Ghana India Advisory Chambers, Dominic Oduro Antwi, has called on investors and business leaders to move beyond promises and seminars and become true nation builders by providing realistic solutions that drive Ghana’s economic rebound.

Speaking at the 11th Business Executive Excellence Awards held yesterday at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel in Accra, Oduro Antwi emphasised that Ghana’s current economic landscape demands practical action and genuine commitment from all stakeholders.

“Today’s theme is more than a slogan; it is a call to action,” he said in his welcome address on the theme “Raising the Quality of Business Performance to Drive Ghana’s Economic Rebound.”

Oduro Antwi urged entrepreneurs to embrace innovation, improve productivity, and lead with purpose. He called on policymakers to foster enabling environments that reward excellence and transparency and encouraged investors to support ventures that are not only profitable but also sustainable.

“Africa does not need more conferences, seminars, and promises. We need nation builders and realistic solutions from investors,” he declared passionately, drawing loud applause from the distinguished audience of business leaders, policymakers, and entrepreneurs.

He further underscored the importance of operational excellence, leadership ethics, and customer value as key drivers of economic transformation. According to him, the strength of Ghana’s economic rebound lies not merely in policy directives or foreign capital inflows but in the quality and competitiveness of local enterprises.

The awards night celebrated outstanding individuals and organisations that have demonstrated exceptional performance and leadership across various sectors.

Among the awardees was the vice chancellor of Methodist University of Ghana, who was recognised as the Most Outstanding Personality in Tertiary Education (Private Sector). CEO of Eagle Eye Mining, Godwin Donkoh, was named Most Outstanding Precious Minerals Exporter, while Bharat Gopal of Energy Pharmaceuticals was awarded Most Outstanding Executive in Essential Pharmaceutical Care.

In an interview with Asaase News, Godwin Donkoh expressed gratitude for the recognition, describing it as both an honour and a challenge to do more.

“If you are doing a good job, at least you need to be recognised. This award means a lot to the company and motivates us to focus on responsible mining and adding value to our mineral resources,” he said.

Other notable awardees included:

• Kweku Agyenim Boateng, Managing Director of Flexi Space Limited—Most Outstanding Personality in HVAKA Systems and Climate Solutions
• Rabih Kaabre, Managing Partner of Polo Club Restaurant—Most Outstanding Personality in Providing Hospitality
• Victoria Vernina Nettey, CEO of Victoria Hills International School—Most Outstanding Beacon of Community-Centred Learning
• Brenda Bijen of Think Data Services Limited—Most Outstanding Leader in Pioneering Sustainable Digital Tools for Africa
• Ing. Jacob Adofo Ansong, CEO of Radof Properties Consult—Most Outstanding Personality in Real Estate Consultancy
• Eddy Acquah of Eddy Acquah Properties—Most Outstanding Personality in Property Management
• Benjamin Addo Yeboah of Triqwest Systems Limited—Most Outstanding Personality in Electronic Security Provisions
• Isaac Darko-Mensah, Country Director, Empower Playground—Most Outstanding Personality in Community Development
• Ama Orleans Lindsay, Managing Director of Gem Capital Microfinance—Most Outstanding Beacon of Trust and Excellence in Microfinance
• John Azumah of GIG Engineering Services—Most Outstanding Personality in Engineering Consultancy
• Blancos Ghana Limited—Most Exceptional Building Material and Interior Design Firm

The awards night not only recognised excellence but also served as a powerful platform for dialogue, networking, and inspiration.

Oduro Antwi ended his address by encouraging all present to take concrete steps towards raising the quality of business performance in their respective fields. “Together, let us raise the quality of business performance—and drive Ghana’s economic rebound,” he added.

The 11th Business Executive Excellence Awards once again highlighted the pivotal role of visionary leadership and excellence in propelling Ghana towards a more resilient and prosperous future.

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